The Arts Music Store Local Band Showcase

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Tu-Tone Jack,
Combining Technology
and Rock and Roll

Tu-Tone Jack is a duo featuring Rik Hawkins, Mike Dogger and a fully automated sound, choreographed video and light show giving patrons a full rock show in a mere 144 square ft. To see what Rik and Mike are up to, please visit:

http://www.myspace.com/tutonejack

S.O.L. Country Band

When local legend Ian Hornsby decided to bring new life to the outlaw years of Country music, he called upon brothers Eric and Paul Pykala, drummer Steve Martin and guitarist Mark Thackway, created S.O.L. and decided to take it on the road. To visit their page click

Click HERE.

BS101 experimental comedy like nothing you've ever seen

Comprised in 2005 A.D in Oak Ridges, Ontario, Bad Songwriting One Hundred and One, or BS 101 as they are more lovingly known to their stalkers, have come to be known for their cathartic lyrics, interactive stage performances, and profound musicianship. Visit them at:

http://www.myspace.com/bs101

Buzz Deluxe, Can Psycobilly get any better than this?

This band has teeth! Jesse has been ripping up stages for years now with wicked back beat, supplied by his wife Kerry and the snarl of his hollow body electrics. Catch what Buzz is doing now at:

http:www.buzzdeluxe.com

Omega Street Mission - Open up and say *aaaahhhhhhhhh"...

Omega Street Mission was founded to provide a haven for those who have been beleaguered by all that is mundane. If you seek excitement, if you seek stimulation, pleasure and personal gratification then come to Omega Street Mission and let our professionally trained staff see to your aural and visual needs. please visit Omega Street Mission at:

http://www.myspace.com/omegastreetmission

Glenn Marais, not "just" an awesome musician

Glenn Marais, gifted singer/songwriter who plays guitar, harmonica and piano, is currently raising funds for the Cotlands Orphanage in Cape Town South Africa, orchestrated the One Candle campaign in Dec.2007, is president and founder of the Glenn Marais Foundation. To learn more about what Glenn is up to, please visit:

http://www.myspace.com/glennmarais

Moeraes Fate

Moeraes Fate is a bone-crushing rock trio with big choruses, hard-hitting riffs and power-house vocals. Recommended if you like Audioslave with chunks of Iron Maiden. Progressive, aggressive, young and inspired, with a lot of talent and attitude- That’s Moeraes Fate, the all girl power trio from Brampton and Uxbridge Ontario who are quickly earning a loyal fan following as well as much deserved recognition. The unpretentious threesome is headed up by Katee Lee, who dominates the bass and provides astounding vocals far beyond her years.

Kayla Faye is nothing less than captivating to watch as she punishes the drums and looses herself in the lyrics. Ali Stead, the bands ‘axe-man’ has raised the bar with her confident and powerful guitar riffs, exuding emotion and skill that amazes her fans.

- KIAC Best of 2009- 1st place Genre: ROCK
- 2009 Durham Music Society Band of the Year
- 2009 YouDiscover Concert Series Band of the YEar
- 2009 Ontarios next Cutting Edge Artist
- 2009 Brampton Arts Acclaim Award
- 2009 Metalworks Recording Award

They have won too many awards over the years to mention here, but they are all listed on their myspace page. The sincere way in which they handle their fans is a testament to the fact that they have their feet firmly planted on the ground and don’t intend to let the attention go to their heads, especially knowing there is much more work to be done! Most importantly, in between the toil of rehearsals, writing new music, photo shoots and interviews, they LOVE to play live. So get out to one of their shows, you won’t be disappointed!

www.myspace.com/moeraesfateband

Technicalknockout

Technicalknockout started out in 2005 with multi talented musician Benny Milmine during a 2005 summer tour with "The Demos"(2004-2007) when the bassist from the Demos over heard Benny warming up and suggested doing a solo project with the songs the band was rejecting.

Benny then opened the shows of that tour with some songs of his own and then started doing regular gigs at venues such as The Foundation, The Reverb, El Mocambo, The Opera House, The Sound Academy, etc and even opened for Johnny Truant at The Reverb in 2007.

After a few years Benny bought his little brother Nick a bass before entering high school and taught him some bass lines. In May 2007 Nick and Eric Bellamy (Phototropic) agreed to do a show with Benny by loaning him their talents at the El Mocambo and Nick became the full time bassist/backing vocalist for Technicalknockout out that night.

In August 2008 Benny's friend and former band mate Josh Silva stepped in and filled the missing space in the band of a missing drummer/backing vocalist. Now this trio is working hard to rock out and keep all entertained.

www.myspace.com/tkomusic

Mainland Watch

Started in summer 2007, Mainland Watch was incarnated as Stephen Kowalski's solo project.

Later, Giacomo Iaboni, Brendan Coady, and Patrick Cane were added, and in fall 2008,

Shawn Ewing joined the group on lead guitar. After wetting their feet with a few shows, the band has gotten down to writing and expanding their music, and will have updates coming soon.

Mainland Watch-Out!

www.myspace.com/mainlandwatch