The Washington Post’s Eric Brace mentions the inclusion of Mike Shupp on the “Bam Balam Explosion Vol. V” USA Power Pop Compilation CD in the Weekend section’s “Nightwatch” column this week. Brace called the song “A Little Fun”, which the Spanish label chose for the CD, “the most rocking tune of this strong selection of melodic pop, a collection absolutely worth searching out.”
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Washington Post “Nightwatch” Mention
“Nightwatch”
…in the Weekend section today—Eric Brace’s “Nightwatch” column mentions the SPIN Magazine/GeoCities Unsigned Band contest results, just published in SPIN’s April issue, see links below:
Link – Washington Post “Nightwatch” by Eric Brace, May 29th, 1998
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CBGB’s Show
You may have heard of this place; the legendary New York City club where punk rock innovators like Talking Heads, Television, and Patti Smith got their start. We have a big show there Tue May 26th, an early set, 7:45pm, as the second of seven (count ’em!) bands that night! We’re garnering a bit of A&R interest right now, and expect there will be a few of those record label folks in attendance that night at the club. So for those of you in the NYC area (or those of you looking for an excuse for a road trip!), come on out to CBGB’s and cheer us on!
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Bam Balam Records, European Distribution
Bam Balam Records, a Spanish label will distribute Mike Shupp / “October Sun” CD in Spain and several other European countries! Bam Balam is a great pop/rock label; DC music fans may remember they re-released a CD by the Neighbors last year. And watch for a previously unreleased Shupp track on their upcoming summer compilation disc!
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Mentioned In SPIN Magazine
13th Anniversary Issue
April 1998
Mike Shupp took 2nd place in the 1997 SPIN Magazine/GeoCities Unsigned Band Contest, rock category. 300 bands were considered, and the results were published in the special 13th Anniversary Issue of SPIN, April ’98, with Madonna on the cover.
Unsigned Band Contest
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“River To The Sea” In Soundtrack
“October Sun” closer “River to the Sea” had it’s big screen debut in the soundtrack to “Eat Me“, an independent feature film by Joe Talbott, at the Johns Hopkins Film Festival in Baltimore April 18. The film was scored by my former bandmate (Big Bang Theory founder) Sam Spencer, and includes some great music by DC area artists. The screening was a big success, and the film will hopefully secure a wide release in the coming months!
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“October Sun” In Rotation At 43 Stations
October Sun radio play is up to 43 stations nationally, and the CD has already charted at 3 CMJ reporting stations. “River to the Sea,” the CD’s closing track, will be heard at the Johns Hopkins Film Festival in Baltimore Saturday, April 18 at 8:00PM (tickets are only $3) as part of the soundtrack for “Eat Me,” an independent feature film by Joe Talbott. Sam Spencer did the score, which also includes tracks from other D.C. area artists like Tuscadero, Citizen Cope, Eric Brace and Last Train Home, Sampson, Kingface, Peter Hayes, Dana Cerick, The Graverobbers, Adam West, Lu Bango, and more…
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“October Sun” Radio Play
Mike Shupp / “October Sun” CD is receiving radio play on 35 stations nationally, and is charting #21 at CMJ reporting stations KIDE and KMXT, and #25 at KTOO, and added to light rotation at KPFA in Berkeley at 59,000 watts !