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College Agent On That Note Entertainment Melissa Bartell WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET 239 New Rd. Ste. A109 [email protected] Parsippany, NJ 07054 (973) 486-0867 (973) 486-0867 NORTHEAST TRIBUTE ACTS REGION Wrong Way – A Tribute to Sublime The Dave Matthews Tribute Band www.wrongwaysublime.com – Oddly, Sublime’s www.thedmtb.com – The only nationally touring tribute popularity has steadily increased since the death of to DMB, this tribute has played over 500 shows in 47+ their lead singer in 1996. Subsequent tributes states in the last 3 years, drawing huge crowds while have proven wildly popular with young and middle– re–creating the ambitious live performance of the most aged crowds. Wrong Way’s high–energy live show successful touring band in the last decade. always keeps the crowd on their feet and singing . along.

Frontiers – A Tribute to Journey Ten – A Tribute to Pearl Jam www.journeytributeband.com – Frontier’s vocal www.tenband.com – This nationally touring band savant, Jeremey Hunsicker, perfectly re–creates has generated tremendous buzz for their authentic Steve Perry’s vocals, leading to Jeremey’s 2007 reproduction of one of the most popular bands of selection as the new lead singer of Journey. Plans the 1990’s. Supported by well over 70 Pearl Jam changed as Jeremey and his wife welcomed a tracks (30 of which have received major baby, and now this band remains a must–see in the commercial airplay) over a 15+ year run, the Ten tribute world, recognized as the premier Journey show routinely has patrons, both young and old, tribute. singing along all night long!

Meeting in the Aisle – A Tribute to Radiohead Nevermind – A Tribute to Nirvana www.myspace.com/meetingintheaisleband - www.myspace.com/nevermindnirvanatribute -– Nevermind has gained status as one of the most Meeting in the Aisle stands as a passionate musical highly acclaimed Nirvana Tributes across the U.S. collective whose sole purpose is to present the and beyond. This touring show has the sound, the music and showmanship of Radiohead. Each feel, and the look of Nirvana.The band has over 70 member shares an intense love of Radiohead's Nirvana songs in their catalogue plus offers the entire catalog and has perfected songs from every MTVUNPLUGGED IN NEW YORK acoustic show! Radiohead studio album, including their 2007 album, In Rainbows, as well as B-sides and rarities.

Girls Girls Girls – All-Female Mötley Crüe Tribute Behind the Sun – A Tribute to Red Hot Chili Peppers www.myspace.com/girlsgirlsgirlsnyc – GIRLS GIRLS www.myspace.com/behindthesuntributeband – BTS GIRLS is the world’s first and only all-girl Mötley was formed in 2007 and quickly gelled for their first gig Crüe tribute. Known for their hard-hitting renditions at the 10 High Club in Atlanta. The successful outing of the Crue classics, these women have been would signal the introduction of one of Atlanta's attracting international attention with their premiere tribute bands. In a short amount of time, this commanding stage presence and jaw-dropping Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute has accumulated a talent playing some of the greatest rock & roll ever healthy fan base in the South and beyond! written by one of the most notorious bands of all time.

MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET NORTHEAST COFFEEHOUSE REGION Justin Caldwell Curtis Peoples www.justincaldwell.com – Often described as a cross www.curtispeoples.com – Curtis is a singer/ between Jamie Cullum & John Mayer, Justin’s jazzy songwriter with more of a rock/pop mentality than performances have been heard in 27 countries around most acoustic artists in his category. With a mix of the world, 40 colleges in the US and his music has been big choruses and rhythms, Curtis attempts to bring featured in ad campaigns for Nike, Visa,and Tylenol. Justin performs a creative show of original music, often the radio–friendly and inspiring sounds of U2 and incorporating 1–3 crowd–pleasing cover tunes Counting Crows and the rhythmic jazz–folk of John (including popular TV theme songs remixed with his Mayer and Jason Mraz into his songs. own unique stylings). .

Ian Axel Jesse Ruben www.ianaxel.com – With influences such as The www.jesseruben.com – Jesse's material reflects his Beatles, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead, Ian’s music powerful and innate ability to relate his own life to has been featured on MTV’s The Hills, and in 2007 the lives of those around him, creating an unusually Ian won New York University’s Battle of the Bands. personal experience for his listeners. He has sold Ian’s vocal style balances just the right amount of out venues across the northeast including the indie quirk with studio polish to deliver honest and Paradise Lounge in Boston and The Point in passion–infused performances, which may make Ian Philadelphia, and done a live radio performance for Axel one note away from being household a name. 1.5 million listeners on Chicago's KISSFM.

Mara Levi Jill Stevenson www.maralevi.com – Mara Levi introduces a new www.jillstevenson.com – The music of Jill Stevenson category of rock and roll: Smart Pop. It is notably reflects a depth of soul and poetic sense that complex, yet catchy enough to be accessible. Mara reaches well beyond her years. From infectious hit performs original rock and roll that entertains as it songs, to poetic ballads, Jill Stevenson has her own weaves its way into your subconscious. Often style, a funky, upbeat blast of whipped-sugar politically-charged, and always charming, Mara's melodies and slinky rhythms. Her songs are full of performance style is appealing, honest and light- soul, strength and momentum. hearted. Mara was a 2005 Outmusic Outsong of the Year Nominee for her song, The Homo Song!

Justin Levinson Dave Pittenger www.justinlevinson.com – His ability to create www.thedpband.com – Dave’s music is all about authentic pop music has earned Justin Levinson versatility. Being proficient on both piano and guitar several songwriting awards from Berklee College Of affords him the opportunity to find the texture that Music, as well as a an opportunity to provide tour best suits each song, and in doing so, serves the support for ZOX and Spin Doctors front man Chris music and the listener. Boasting clever songwriting Barron. He has recently won the ASCAPLUS award fused with solid performances, Dave is able to deliver from ASCAP, was a finalist in the 2007 USA quality live performances in an intimate, acoustic Songwriting Competition and chosen as best Male setting as well as rock out in a large club. Artist for The International Acoustic Music Awards.

MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET NORTHEAST ORIGINAL BANDS REGION The Working Title www.myspace.com/theworkingtitle – Since forming The Hsu-nami in Charleston, SC in 2001, The Working Title has www.hsu-nami.com – Formed in the fall of 2005, The become one of the most requested bands on Sirius Hsu-nami defines East meets West and has become radio and has had their music featured on MTV’s the first Er-hu Rock Group in America. Their unique Laguna Beach. The band spent many years fusion introduces the Er-hu to new listeners. It's the harvesting a fan base across the country and definite combination of an Asian cultural icon and the performed on the Vans Warped Tour, as with tenacity of American modern rock. Counting Crows, Mute Math and Mae.

Niki Barr Band www.nikibarr.com – The Niki Barr Band plays rock n Bronze Radio Return roll, pure and simple. With their magnetic stage www.bronzeradioreturn.com – Bronze Radio Return presence and strong, memorable lyrics, they have is being praised as “a breath of fresh air” in an performed for the US Troops in the Middle East, oversaturated market of unoriginality. The band , UK, and many other countries throughout collaborated with acclaimed producer/engineer/ Europe and Southeast Asia, sparking the interest of musician Doug Derryberry (Dave Matthews Band, Billboard, , The Wall Street Journal, John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby, Ben Folds Five) to and Time Magazine who featured stories of the develop their rock and blues music that incorporates band’s tours overseas. many other elements that make their music unique.

Eren Cannata Band Downtown Harvest www.erencannata.com – Eren was among the 24 www.downtownharvest.com/– Drawing inspiration musicians accepted into New York University’s Clive from a variety of musical influences and styles, Davis Recorded Music program. Although Eren Downtown Harvest blend neo pop, big beat began his career as an actor in “Under the Cover of aggressive slam rock, tornado alley funk, and traces Darkness” with Richard Bradford and the award of hip-hop all infused with a new wave synth grunge sound. The band performs with an unparalleled raw winning “As the World Turns”, he was soon able to energy and seamlessly bounces back and forth establish himself as an original artist, bringing between genres. The Harvest have established relatable lyrics reflecting life experiences both on themselves as one of Philadelphia's premier rock stage and in the studio. acts.

Temple Hill www.templehillmusic.com– Temple Hill is earning a solid reputation for outstanding high-energy shows, Pomeroy strong songwriting and superb musicianship. The www.pomeroymusic.com – A group of rockers who band’s unique Pop/Rock sound is a melding of many do not conform to the molds of society, Pomeroy different influences and styles - R&B, Rock, and Funk has captured the ears of fans for years. Their to name a few. They placed 6th out of over 6,000 unique style is funky and full of life. Pomeroy have bands at the 2008 Emergenza International Finals in become stars of the Midwest music scene and their Rothenburg, Germany and have been featured on shows get audiences dancing along to the beat. “Boston Legal” and “All My Children.”

MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET NORTHEAST COMEDIANS REGION Shang Dana Eagle – www.danaeagle.com – Is it okay to www.iamshang.com – Originally from Brooklyn and a laugh at someone’s insecurities and misfortunes? Carnegie Mellon University graduate, Shang began his Dana Eagle’s audiences think it is – and that’s okay comedy career on a dare. This charismatic comic has with her. Being a misfit has had its payoffs – the proven his stand–up skills with nationwide self–deprecating, off–beat and often inspiring humor appearances including a memorable performance in of Ms. Eagle taps into the place in all of us that 1995 on HBO's "Def Comedy Jam". He also won two continues to feel out of step and alone at the lunch half–hour comedy specials on BET's "Comic View table. Grand Stand”.

Chris Fairbanks www.chrisfairbanks.com – Chris Fairbanks, who left the Otto and George scenic comfort of Big Sky Country in Montana ten www.ottoandgeorge.com – Within seconds of hitting years ago to join the Texas comedy circle, has been the stage, Otto's mannequin George comes to life getting a lot of attention. Recently, Chris took first place with an explosive barrage of insults, bad taste and in the Funniest Person in Austin contest and was one of the "New Faces" at the Montreal’s Just for Laughs pontifications about life that would even make a truck festival. He has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and driver blush. He was a featured performer on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. In 2008, Chris Showtime's "Comedy's Dirtiest Dozen," Penn & starred as a series regular on Comedy Central's Teller's TV Specials, The Playboy Channel and HBO. "Reality Bites Back".

TJ Del Reno Andrew Martinez www.tjdelreno.com – This NYC based comedian was www.myspace.com/4andrewmartinez – Known for his the voice of Ricky the greaser bicycle mechanic in twisting and turning style of comedy, Andrew the video game “BULLY” by ROCKSTAR GAMES. Martinez has built a reputation as one of the most He was featured in the NY Comedy Festival Funniest unique comedians on the road today. After only one Stand Up and has opened for Dave Chappelle, Chris year of performing, Andrew was selected to compete Rock, Jim Norton, and D.C. Benny. He is also the on NBC's Last Comic Standing. He has performed voice of the Capri Sun tag line “Respect the Pouch!” with many club favorites including Darrell Hammond, and lends his voice as one of the many adorable Todd Barry, and Bill Burr. Tidy Cats on TV.

Todd Womack Marvin Lee www.toddwomack.com – Todd Womack has appeared www.comedianmarvinlee.com – Marvin Lee is a high at the HBO Comedy Festival in Aspen, on Comedy energy, down-to-earth smart alec who talks about Central, Bravo, TNT, and VH-1. His comedy is witty, everything from his multi–cultural family to the animated, silly, and deceptively clever. He reels you in downfall of the Saturday morning cartoon. In doing with straight stand-up and inevitably delivers a knock-out so, Marvin takes subjects and twists them to his style punch with his own concoction of energetic character- of thinking. driven comedy.

MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET NOVELTY NORTHEAST MULTICULTURAL REGION SPEAKERS Good Asian Drivers Wacky Chad! www.goodasiandrivers.com – Good Asian Drivers, a www.wackychad.com – Wacky Chad performs spoken word/musical duo, aim to increase queer amazing stunts while telling ridiculous jokes in front Asian–American visibility in the and of people of all ages! He juggles fire on top of a really serve as positive role models. This social mission, tall unicycle, balances a shopping cart on his face, along with an undeniably entertaining performance and and does backflips with a pogo stick! He has a reputation for being personable and approachable, performed in schools, colleges, universities, fairs, makes the Good Asian Drivers a duo that must be festivals, street shows and corporate events all over placed on everyone's radar. the US and, most recently, Australia.

Las Guitarras de España Maxxtone - Live Band Karaoke www.theguitarsofspain.com – A world music ensemble www.maxxtone.com – Maxxtone combines the with a “Spanish guitar twist,” that performs a fusion of excitement of “American Idol” with the novelty of the Cuban son (a relative to salsa music), rumba, R&B, “Rock Band” video game for a unique and Latin–jazz, blues, and African percussion with an unforgettable experience. Maxxtone will have underlying flamenco music and dance focus. Over the audiences on stage singing with a live band with past seven years, Las Guitarras de España has their Live Band Karaoke Show. With over 400 songs performed at numerous colleges, concert series, and to choose from, the night will not be long forgotten. performing arts venues.

Shalini Kantayya Kristina Wong www.shalinikantayya.net – Shalini Kantayya, www.kristinawong.com – Kristina Wong is a filmmaker, activist, and reality show survivor uses nationally presented solo performer, writer, actor, film as a tool to educate, inspire, and empower educator, culture jammer, and filmmaker. She was audiences. She finished in the top 10 out of 12,000 awarded the Creative Capital Award in Theater and a Creation Fund from the National Performance filmmakers on FOX TV’s “On the Lot”, a reality show Network to create her third full length solo show, produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett "Wong Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest." Incisive writer dedicated to the search for Hollywood’s next great and performer Kristina takes an offbeat artistic director. Shalini has lectured at colleges, universities, approach to activism that upstages the strangeness and international conferences. of our times.

Black White & Red All Over DJ Chef www.myspace.com/blackandwhiteandredallov – www.djchef.com – Celebrity chef Marc Weiss, “DJ The Black White and Red All Over Tour is CHEF”, is the only culinary entertainer who compromised of 3 very funny headlining comedians simultaneously cooks gourmet food & deejays for from NYC, each representing a particular minority colleges, special events and private parties around within the United States (Black, Jewish and Native the world. His unique style created a buzz in the American). Each comedian does a half hour of industry and it wasn't long before he appeared on the independent stand-up material which references and Food Network’s “What’s Hot!, What’s Cool!” and co– relates to their ethnicity to a degree but is not fully hosted MTV’s Celebrity Spring Break Style special defined by it. with Lindsay Lohan.

MELISSA BARTELL - COLLEGE AGENT PHONE: (973) 486-0867 EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.ONTHATNOTE.NET