“These songs are about real life struggles, relationships, losses, bittersweet goodbyes and finally having the courage to tell your childhood sweetheart you love her,” says Aaron Morgan. “We want to invite the listener to share the emotions, victories and defeats we all experience as normal, every day people.” And with lyrics so honest and vulnerable, it’s hard not to. “There is a redemptive quality present in this record, even in the darker moments.” explains frontman Aaron Morgan. “We hope this record will be an oasis for those who were left thirsty by years of heartache.”

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About Hymns:

"Roberts and the band's front man Brian Harding have known each other since they were little kids, been playing music together almost as long and it shows -- the two have a tight, effortless chemistry on stage, and along with drummer Tony Kent and their newest member, bassist Matt Shaw, they play a show that offers Southern fried good times, start to finish." - John Norris, MTV "If Pavement and Neil Young Took A Roadtrip to Burritoville... (Hymns) recorded their sophomore LP (Travel In Herds) on a 60-acre ranch in Texas, and the album's airy country rock feels appropriately spacious and uninhibited. " - Spin Magazine

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Slank's decidedly Western sound has a broad appeal to lovers of pop music with a rock edge. Its lyrics, however, draw from its Indonesian foundation, focusing on the trials and tribulations of living in a struggling, third-world country. The album's title, in fact, is not an ode to the lovesick, but a reference to the Indonesian people.

After achieving momentous success at home, Slank now has its eyes set on the rest of the world. Undoubtedly, Slank will be recruiting plenty of new fans to be Slankers as they experience their energetic live shows and listen to their infectious album.

Hailing from York, Pennsylvania, the Underwater have been on a steady rise since their inception in late 2001. Their second EP, "Lungs," became the 2005 number one seller at FYE / Coconuts.com in the "Localeyez" section. In April 2006, The Underwater was named XM Radio artist of the week. From 2006-2007, The Underwater played numerous shows with national artists such as Live, Shinedown, and Fuel.

Justin Trawick sounds like a mixture of Ryan Adams, OAR, and G. Love with a taste of bluegrass, funk, and roots rock to form a warm unproduced acoustic sound with smart, emotional, and fun lyrics.

On tour to support his new album Tangerine, David Mead moves beyond his singer-songwriter roots to create a more expansive sound than previously explored in his work.

For Tangerine, Mead wanted to make a record that was a combination of very high pop tempered with a sensibility thats a lot more about being a solo artist than a singer-songwriter. Teaming up with producer/multi-instrumentalist Brad Jones (Jill Sobule, Josh Rouse, Butterfly Boucher), he created an eclectic pop album that features 12 original songs recorded at Alex The Great studio in Nashville. Mead plays nearly a dozen different instruments on the record including piano, guitar, ukulele, mandolin, vibraphone and mellotron and is joined by Jones on bass, calliope, piano and other instruments.

The Grey Race

"I don't really like the norm – I get a kick out of things that are a little messed up," says Jon Darling, singer, songwriter and guitarist for The Grey Race. "Leaving the cracks and creases in, the imperfections, is attractive to me." And who would expect anything less from a singer who, on his New York band's eponymous debut album (on Unfiltered Records) sings: You see it's easy without the pain/ And twice as boring/ Mix it up/ And keep the blood flowing/ You know you can." Jon says of his collaboration with bassist Jeff Hill and drummer Ethan Eubanks, the pair he credits with designing The Grey Race's sonic architecture: "We've got this sweet-and-sour thing going on. My stuff is pretty dark and moody, but Ethan and Jeff's production brought a completely new dimension to it."

"The standard format of songwriting doesn't appeal to me," Jon opines. "I'd rather just try to let something flow freely from my mind into the song." In fact, The Grey Race has not been run on a straight line; it twists and turns through unexpected tributaries. It is alternately muscular and delicate, melancholy and amused, pop and something decidedly uncharted. "I think this sound is quite different from a lot of stuff that's happening in music now," Jon ventures. "I couldn't begin to say what bandwagon it would jump on. But I find that interesting – I think that's exactly why people should give it a listen."

"William Fitzsimmons' intricate acoustic guitar and soft baritone combine with muted instruments for a collection of gentle, grown-up lullabies... the music is fresh and the overall affect uplifting." - Performing Songwriter Magazine

"Although the lone man with acoustic guitar is nothing new, Fitzsimmons somehow transcends the cliche. His restrained vocal delivery, the perfect finger picking, melodies, memorable lyrics, and the minimal electronic bleeps/bumps/hisses hinting at a rhythm section form something entirely unique." - Tunecore Top 5 Staff Pick 2007

One night while walking through the woods, Michael Flynn and Josh Kaler pulled a sword from a stone and the curtains of heaven opened up and they simultaneously realized their musical destiny as Slow Runner involved casio, loud drums, and short pop songs about girls.

Slow Runner has toured with folks like Josh Ritter, Say Anything, Built to Spill, and Gomez, as well as had their music featured on shows like Grey's Anatomy and One Tree Hill. With their newest records, 'Shiv!' and 'Mermaids', Slow Runner takes their sound to a new level with Flynn's deepest songwriting yet and enough musical tricks and turns to make Brian Wilson blush. It's loud and ornery, but sophisticated and elegant too; like a brilliant 14-year-old debutante with a drinking problem.

Raised in Hollywood, Caitlin Crosby developed a passion for writing songs about the world and human nature that she hopes will challenge and inspire her listeners. She is featured as a songwriter for the worldwide Levi's jeans ad campaign. She has written & recorded with Grammy Award winning Producer Kenny 'BABYFACE' Edmonds, Robin Thicke, Plain White T's, and Brian Wilson - just to name a few. Caitlin is also a prominent actress and has just filmed a lead role in the upcoming Danny Devito movie, 'House Broken.'

Matt has appeared on stage with many famous blues musicians including, Deanna Bogart, Buckwheat Zydeco, Tommy Castro, Bobby Rush, Tab Benoit, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials, and Sir Mack Rice.

His debut CD, XIII (thirteen), released June 2007, was produced by great blues pianist Deanna Bogart. She says about Matt, “Whether Matt’s jamming on the Blues Cruise, being invited on stage with great musicians, or at home listening to those who came before, it’s the love and respect for music that truly propels him along.” The Baltimore Sun describes Matt’s CD as “…foot-tapping, head-swinging, blues-jazz fusion music…wait until you hear this musician.”

"... solid songwriting and engaging stage presence." -- Billboard

Touring since the eighties, singer-songwriter-parking lot attendant Jamie Anderson has played her warm and witty songs in hundreds of coffeehouses, concert halls, colleges and festivals in four countries and forty seven states. Jamie's expressive voice and personable stage manner are an asset to any stage. Laughter is a big part of Jamie's live performance. Her offbeat song intros and stories help keep the performance fun but don't be surprised when she delves into more serious issues.

Take four best friends, a small town in Virginia called Charlottesville, hundreds of practice sessions in their parents' attics, and a college buddy from another small VA town (Falls Church), and you have SPARKY'S FLAW. Will Anderson, Kit French, Johnny Stubblefield, Alex Hargrave and Nate McFarland are SPARKY'S FLAW - think Maroon 5 and The Fray. With the kind of raw energy that tends to only occur when the musicians on stage also happen to be best friends, SPARKY'S FLAW has the pop sensibility to take over the world, one small town at a time.

As the group began to tour in support of Safety Songs, the chemistry clicked, the sound evolved and a loyal fan base began to flourish.

PAPER ROUTE (as told by Chad Howat) I was tired. There was just this lingering sense of exhaustion in the summer of 2004... When I couldn't sleep, I'd... make music all night. Some bands have LSD, others have cocaine, & our drug of choice seemed to be insomnia. I programmed, played bass, synths & even snuck into an undisclosed location masquerading as a music student to record piano. JT Daly, a close friend & old band mate, started coming over to sing, sample, & play toy keyboards... After a month or so went by, Andy Smith, another close friend & ex-band mate... started... contributing vocals, guitar, harmonica, & some synths. A band had naturally formed between the three of us & we were making music together, once again.

Recommended for fans of Park, Armor For Sleep, and The Early November.

LOVE&REVERIE are from Richmond, Virginia, a state capitol that bands like GWAR, Lamb of God, Strike Anywhere and Down to Nothing call home. With most of the city's major venues located in tough-guy neighborhoods and the hardcore scene ruling the territory, this five-piece's unique meld of pop-rock and ambient tones are - how shall we say this - the odd band out? But who's to say this is a bad thing? In Richmond, where lush atmospheric soundscapes take the backseat to the brazen, fast and heavy, Love&Reverie were given a blank slate. They weren't limited by local standards or trends. The musical freedom left room for discovery and innovation, and it still does.

"Believe the hype: VON IVA is the new purveyor of soul, and it's got the groove-drunk fans to prove it... The eponymous front-woman is way sexier than Karen O., and her husky, blues-inflected voice consistently brings audience members to their knees." - Declared 'Best Girl Band' by the SF Weekly

"'Our Own Island' showcases the trio's increasingly stripped-down and electronically juiced-up sound (think Detroit Cobras - meets Le Tigre - meets MSTRKRFT)." - Melissa Goldstein of 7x7 Magazine

"They're soul-shaking dance-punk queens... and they're going to rock your world." - Kimberly Small of Bust Magazine

Drawing from the diverse Washington, D.C. music scene, Lloyd Dobler Effect fuses rock, percussive rhythms and vocal harmonies to create an intricate and fresh sound. LDE's multi-layered and upbeat music showcases their universal appeal to both mainstream modern rock lovers and culturally diverse audiences. Chris Bruno, the group's guitarist, says that "our music seems to relate to a broad spectrum of ages and races. I think that people who appreciate good song structure, well thought-out lyrics and passionate live performances appreciate our sound, and so in this way, our music crosses any sort of barriers pertaining to age, ethnicity and gender."

Willie Strings and the Players offer a unique sound that is up-tempo, energetic, and perfect for any venue. They have consistently been booking new events since their inception, and are regular performers at numerous locations because of their popular crowd pleasing style and sound. They are a group of experienced musicians, and it comes through both in the studio and on stage. Within less than a month of release, their 3rd album, All in Good Time, sold over 600 copies through concert sales and word of mouth marketing. All 3 of their releases are now available on iTunes and CD Baby. Willie Strings and the Players is currently considering production and distribution agreements to further improve the accessibility of their content to current and future fans through professional marketing efforts.

Raised in Pensacola, Florida, a town crushed between the church and heroin, Jim's songs reach deep into the underbelly of the South. One time Pentacostal, fashion model, New York taxi driver, drifter, pro-surfer, photographer, film-maker, his music is the conduit for all the stories he collected along the way. His previous albums 'Wrong-Eyed Jesus' [1997], 'No Such Place' [2001] and 'Drill a Hole in That Substrate…' [2004] were acclaimed as masterpieces of 'outer space alt.country' and established Jim as a phenomenal maverick talent. Jim also starred in the BBC4 film 'Searching for the Wrong-Eyed Jesus', an award-winning road-movie exploring Southern culture through its music and stories. Now living in an old farmhouse in the backwoods of Georgia, Jim White may have finally reached a place called home, but his other search, for what he calls 'the gold tooth in God's crooked smile' continues in this new set of backyard tales. Transnormal Skiperoo, his most recent release, was produced by Joe Pernice and Michael Deming, recorded with the band Ollabelle, and also features tracks with Tucker Martine and Laura Veirs, local Georgia legend Don Chambers & Goat, bluegrass duo Jeff & Vida and percussionist Mauro Refosco.

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"Ever wondered what it would have been like if, sometime around 1971, Tina Turner, Jimmy Page, Bonnie Raitt and Keith Richards had magically been merged into a single person -- a young, black, guitar-slinging, soul-singing rock and roll goddess? Me neither. At least, until I first heard Danielia Cotton." - Daily Vault

Those high accolades often come from those who've been blown away by Danielia's live act. Audiences that experience Danielia and her band live are hit hard with the sheer emotionalism of her songs, and Danielia's performance style is all about revisiting the feelings that brought those songs into being in the first place.

Concerts begin with a simple "tuning" of the audience; from there a whimsical trajectory carries listeners through stories of life, love, and triumph over 'Murphy's Law.' Jonas' original pieces are played on fanciful "industrial re-percussion" instruments made from found objects. He sings in a clear tenor voice; his guitar work is adventurous, alternately percussive and lyrical.

Billy Jonas' performances will inspire, inform, and enlighten. His work is born out of respect and reverence, and seeks to honor the creative energy in everyone.

At a John Jorgenson Quintet performance, audiences are amazed by John's dazzling guitar work as well as his mastery as a clarinet player and vocalist. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equally romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul.

John Jorgenson is known as one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement. He has performed as a solo artist as well as collaborated with other musicians all over the world. His articles and lessons on gypsy jazz have appeared in prominent guitar magazines and he has given master classes around the country, and he has performed with some of the most respected European proponents of this style, Bireli Lagrene and Romane. His playing has been included on a CD with Babik Reinhardt and Jimmy Rosenberg, and on another featuring Angelo Debarre and Moreno.

"…Marah combines sex, soul and unstoppable energy…catch them before "next" is dropped from the "Next Big Thing." – Time Out, NY

The gentle, hook-laden songs of Gregory And The Hawk's mostly solo/acoustic sets have received much of their considerable attention through internet streaming and downloads, resulting in a groundswell of support that belies the fact that up until now, there has been no label, no manager, or indeed any other supportive network to help them on their way. Gregory And The Hawk have but one thing on their side - the ability to craft spellbinding, idiosyncratic pop songs, that sound at once suggestive, familiar, and yet very much of themselves.

HR is now ready to come back into the spotlight as a solo artist, in support of his new full length album "Hey Wella." Though reggae is the main focus on HR's solo material, he showcases his musical genius, impressive singing, and dynamic performances by exploring the worlds of hardcore and hip-hop beats as well. Come see for yourself why this highly anticipated album is considered by many as HR's best work of art to date.

OUTLAW NATION's sound is known as "Gutter Reggae Soul" by their fans - a gumbo of Folk, Funk, Rock, Blues, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Zydeco - musical genres the band members all hold dear to their hearts! Outlaw Nation has been touring and recording for more than a decade and their travels are paying off. With a dedicated core fan base and their family of musical friends (Slightly Stoopid, Ziggy Marley, 311, Pepper, The Expendables and Fishbone), their star is shining like the sun these days.

Since then, Euphonism has created a name for itself in the DC area and the a cappella community at-large with a 3rd place finish at the 2007 Mid-Atlantic Harmony Sweepstakes and performances at the East Coast A Cappella Summit, local coffeeshops, clubs and festivals. The group provides all-vocal music entertainment from all genres for all ages and is currently looking forward to the re-release of their debut album Conflict Resolution.

Capital Blend is a Washington DC based all female a cappella group. Capital Blend performs in and around the DC Metro area at venues ranging from the Washington Nationals' Stadium, to retirement communities and corporate events. The group's repertoire includes popular music, oldies but goodies, international hits and original compositions.

*Fans will have a chance to GET ON STAGE with the band during the show!

*Request a song for the band to play at the show by emailing info@rocknoceros.com and the band will DEDICATE THE SONG to the fan that made the request!

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Flower of Avalon includes nine previously-unreleased songs by the late Dave Carter and one traditional tune, re-worked by Oregon professor Wm. Jolliff. Multi-tasking masterfully as co-producer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, Grammer digs deep into the spirit of Carter's poetic verses and haunting melodies to color each song with textures and flourishes that blur the boundaries of categorization. Paired with Grammer’s voice -- emotive, warm and versatile -- the songs on Flower of Avalon are nothing less than visionary. Mary Chapin Carpenter sings harmony on three cuts and wrote the liner notes for the record. Carpenter writes, “Tracy’s continuing quest to make sure that the world remembers Dave Carter marks a new beginning of artistry for her. We are lucky that she is so brave, generous and gifted.” Flower of Avalon is produced by Grammer and John Jennings (Mary Chapin Carpenter, Indigo Girls).

Tracy Grammer tours internationally with songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Jim Henry (Deb Talan, Mark Erelli, The Burns Sisters). With acoustic and electric guitars, beautifully matched voices, dobro, mandolin and violin, this duo shares original songs, instrumentals, and pays homage to Carter and other stellar writers while charting a brand new course for themselves in the musical landscape. Grammer says, "I’ll keep on singing, and I’ll keep on telling my story, however that evolves. Working with Dave Carter was the first step on what I hope is going to be a long and fruitful road for me: the endless quest for authenticity through music.”

*Ranked #1 folk-rock band in Virginia and 13th in the Nation by Myspace.com (September 2007)*

"Drawing regular comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel, but rising well above simply sounding like someone else, Pete and J are seasoned live performers, consummate entertainers, and offer a simple but unique twist that somehow bridges young and old, shy and wild…" - Cheshire FM

GARRISON STARR invites listeners into her visceral world by constructing an intimate portrait of contemporary life as experienced by a soul longing for meaning and connection and as a person dealing with love in many forms - physical and spiritual, lost and gained.

"Garrison Starr is a song writer, performer and recording artist with passion. She doesn't live and breathe for the hit parade, she doesn't play fashion doll, she just writes and sings her heart out. She knows what matters. In the American Idolized landscape that constitues today's music business, she is someone to be thankful for..." - Mary Chapin Carpenter

In January 2008, the band made a pilgrimage to Kingston, Jamaica with producer and long time friend Sidney Mills of Steel Pulse to record their first full length record (due to be released this winter) at Harry J Studios. Joining the band on their musical journey to the motherland of Reggae was guitar player Tim Sult of Clutch.

"It's impressive. I'm feeling strength being projected... This is strong art all the way from the beginning through the end." - DJ Pat McKay of Reggae Rhythms (Sirius Satellite Radio) on their 2006 release, "Mummies Wrapped in Money EP"

Original reggae band coming from the heart of Babylon. Here to spread the message of love, peace, and consciousness to the masses. Combining roots and dub, the THE I-TERNALS are reverting back to the classic sound of reggae. THE I-TERNALS produce a unique sound, with ghostly lyrics, hard hitting drums, heavy basslines, and moving melodies in the minor key. Come join the revolution that is Reggae music, help us deliver the One true message- Equal human rights and justice for all. Our sound is the past, present, and the future, hence the name... THE I-TERNALS

Sleepy Hollows is headless - we are made up of inner-connecting circles of DJs, Emcees, Graf Writers, B-boys and Beat Makers alike. The five elements are elemental and they're all represented throughout the country.

Some combination of modern sounds like The White Stripes and Wolfmother, and the more classic sounds of british invasion bands like The Rolling Stones, MHR is a blues-rock band out of Vienna, Virgina. MHR will be releasing their second album at their hometown venue Jammin Java. MHR's new album was all written and recorded by the band on a recent 7 day trip to their favorite recording spot in NY. With one studio album produced by Shane Hines already under their belt, having played with both nationally touring and local acts such as The Von Bondies, and Shane Hines & the Trance, MHR will be ready with their new album on the 28th to put together one hell of a show.

Come ready to see the guys a little out of their comfort-zone - without their band, without noisy electric guitars. Come ready for a good time.