Artist/Band Spotlight #17: THE ROYALTY

Friends -

I wish every time I went out to see a band they rocked, but that only happens about 36.15% of the time. The Royalty was definitely in that percentage and really lit up the Knitting Factory when I saw them a week ago. Actually, there was an incredible line up at the Dramaturgy show that night: Jake Incao Band, The Active Set, The Royalty, ((SOUNDER)), and The Young Whiskey. Thinking back, I believe the only bad thing about the whole night was the sound...but really, what can be expected from the AlterKnit Lounge??


The Royalty Official MySpace Page
The Royalty on Pure Volume



MEET THE BAND:
Nicole: Vocals
Jesus: Guitar
Val: Guitar
Will: Bass
Dan: Piano/Organ
Joel: Drums


WHO ARE THE ROYALTY?
The Royalty are friends from El Paso, Texas...where you see America on one side of the highway and Mexico on the other. The first thing that caught my eye was how they instantly converted a bare stage turned into a dance party, without hesitation. It was almost like a light switch: readyyyyy....ON!

I hear a lot of Paramore in The Royalty, minus the crazed aggression. Their songs are catchy and addictive. On the other hand, I heard this band described as a "female-fronted Alkaline Trio." Either way, they are 100% KROQ-friendly and could easily snag up fans across the country. They are hot!

The media already loves these kids:
"A band with a knack for melody and wall-of-sound instrumentation, has been a hit with the scene kids since they debuted more than two years ago...Expect good things from this band very soon." - Ryan B. Martinez, What's Up Magazine

"The female singer is quite popular, and adorable to boot. Her voice is raw, and the melody is absolutely bitchin'. The sound reminds me of milkshakes and bobby socks, all while rocking my bobby socks off. The crowd is really into them. This is obviously supposed to be the showcase band for the evening." -Kristi Harben, Verve Magazine

"In September 2008, the band will record its first full-length album, shoot it's second music video and tour the following winter." - The Royalty's MySpace page


LISTEN UP!

The Royalty EP (2008)
Available on iTunes and Amazon


FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE:
"Chinese Fire Drill" Official Music Video


The Royalty LIVE! on Jam Session, El Paso TV



WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE THE ROYALTY, TOO:
***One word: ENERGY!
***Every modest, hard-working band deserves at least one listen. Let them convert you.
***For Christ's sake, Jesus is in this band!


UPCOMING SHOWS:
The group just finished a California tour that included gigs everywhere from San Francisco to San Diego. Maybe California, and other luck states, will see them in the cold months after their finish up their debut full-length album.
Sep 3 2008 12:00P Wednesday Music Cafe @ UTEP UNION El Paso, Texas
Sep 5 2008 8:00P MINERPALOOZA '08 El Paso, Texas


Thanks!
Julia

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Artist/Band Spotlight #16: ACE ENDERS...and a Million Other People

Friends -

I am new to the indie scene, but if you are not, you probably know Jersey's-own The Early November (TEN), an essential band in the indie scene a few years back. Ace Enders fronted that band until they split up early Summer 2007. Now he is running his own show, kickin' ass, and takin' names!

Ace Enders' MySpace Page
AceEnders.com



MEET THE MAN:
Arthur "Ace" Enders - Vocals/Guitar/Vox
...and a million other people


WHO IS ACE ENDERS?
The man known as "Ace," Arthur Enders, grew up in Hammonton, New Jersey and started creating music at a young age. He was well beyond his years when he put together The Early November in 1999; he was 17-years-old. TEN quickly exploded onto the indie-rock scene and in 2002 independent label Drive-Thru Records snagged up the young, hot band. The guys had their fun for several years, but after they finished up a tour with The Rocket Summer and Mêlée in March 2007, they posted a note on their web site declaring the band on "infinite hiatus."

As cliché as it is, the biggest problem for TEN was creative differences. Ace took his creative mojo and quickly started a solo project after the split. He began writing and recording I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business, an acoustic rock album on which he wrote every word and played almost every note.

These days, Ace is playing for thousands of people who don't know his name, as well as thousands who have grown with him. He was eager to release a sophomore solo album, always with the intention of making it available to download for free; that is The Secret Wars.

Ace Enders records on Indie label Drive-Thru Records. He just finished up a tour with Angels and Airwaves and is currently on tour with Cute is What We Aim For, Powerspace, and Danger Radio.


LISTEN UP!
Solo Recordings:
When I Hit the Ground (to be released 9/2008)
The Secret Wars (2008)
***Download the album for FREE HERE!!!
I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody's Business (2004)

TEN Recordings:
For All of This [EP] (2002)
The Room Is Too Cold (2003)
The Mother the Mechanic the Path [3-CD Set] (2006)


FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE:
"Body Like Mind" - LIVE! 6/18 - Allentown, PA



WHY YOU SHOULD LOVE ACE ENDERS, TOO:
***It is easy to pigeonhole Ace into the "Warped Tour" sound, but he does what he does very well. His songs are well-written, the lyrics are very catchy, and his voice is passionate.
***It is clear when you see Ace perform that he is no rookie. He works the crowd, understands the importance of getting fans involved, and is humble enough to promote himself as if no one has ever heard of him.
***All in all, his music is fun!


UPCOMING SHOWS:
Aug 4 2008 7:00P Club Sound w/Cute Is What We Aim For Salt Lake City, Utah
Aug 5 2008 7:00P The Marquis Theatre w/Cute Is What We Aim For Denver, Colorado
Aug 6 2008 7:00P Beaumont Club w/Cute Is What We Aim For Kansas City, Missouri
Aug 7 2008 6:00P The Loft Madison, Wisconsin
Aug 8 2008 5:30P Station 4 w/Cute Is What We Aim For St. Paul, Minnesota
Aug 9 2008 7:00P The Eagles Club w/ Cute is What We Aim For Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Aug 10 2008 6:00P Metro w/Cute Is What We Aim For Chicago, Illinois
Aug 12 2008 7:00P Creepy Crawl w/Cute Is What We Aim For Saint Louis, Missouri
Aug 13 2008 7:00P Madison Theatre w/Cute Is What We Aim For Covington, Kentucky
Aug 14 2008 7:00P Frankies Toledo, Ohio
Aug 15 2008 7:00P Grog Shop w/Cute Is What We Aim For Cleveland Heights, Ohio
Aug 16 2008 7:00P Magic Stick w/Cute Is What We Aim For Detroit, Michigan
Aug 17 2008 7:00P The Basement w/Cute Is What We Aim For Columbus, Ohio


Thanks!
Julia

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