Post by mannieb on Feb 19, 2009 17:20:47 GMT -6
SellaBand (www.sellaband.com), the online music company where bands crowdfund investment, today announces New York based rock band BulletProof Messenger as the first wildcard band to perform at ArenaFest 2009. ArenaFest comprises 91 interactive concerts during the summer of 2009 that include: live music, sports, gaming, dating and competitions. During each live concert, two up-and-coming SellaBand bands will support a major headline act.
BulletProof Messenger was the 12th band to crowdsource investment on SellaBand and released its SellaBand album 'Arm Yourself' in January 2009, featuring 11 original compositions. Previously, BulletProof Messenger performed with Incubus and Collective Soul for their earlier release 'The Crucial Line' and was selected by XM Satellite Radio as one to the top unsigned acts in the USA. They have also established themselves as an exciting live act since winning a Clear Channel radio sponsored battle of the bands.
"Writing 'Arm Yourself' was no easy process, especially with one member of the band miles away serving in the US Army. It presented us with a unique challenge and we literally wrote the entire album online by emailing demos back and forth. We are extremely pleased with all the songs on the album and excited to be performing them at ArenaFest," said Matt Litwin, DJ and electronics, BulletProof Messenger. "ArenaFest is a great opportunity for BulletProof Messenger to fulfil one of our dreams."
"With the support of fans and music lovers from around the world, anyone with musical talent and a dream can tour major US arenas. ArenaFest gives emerging bands the opportunity to share the stage with some of today's biggest music acts, all expenses paid," said Johan Vosmeijer, CEO SellaBand. "BulletProof Messenger is a young, talented rock band that will provide the audiences of ArenaFest with great live performances."
Announced arenas include: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas; The Place, Detroit, Michigan; US Airways Center, Phoenix, Arizona; Toyota Center, Cleveland, Ohio and the Honda Center, Anaheim, California. Further arenas and wildcard bands will be announced in the coming weeks.
SellaBand is continuing to seek bands to perform at ArenaFest. To sign up bands from Europe and North America should visit arenafest.sellaband.com and register. On SellaBand artists and bands can crowdsource funding, record a professional album, utilise its worldwide distribution network and now perform live to thousands of people.
Press Release Highlights
* BulletProof Messenger is the first confirmed SellaBand band to play ArenaFest
* ArenaFest is a series of interactive concerts during the summer of 2009 that include: live music, sports, gaming, dating and competitions
* BulletProof Messenger is a New York based rock band
* BulletProof Messenger was the 12th band to crowdsource $50,000 on SellaBand and release their album 'Arm Yourself' later this year
* Further arena and wildcard bands will be announced
* Up and coming bands can still register for ArenaFest
About SellaBand
SellaBand is an innovative online music platform based in Amsterdam, the creative capital of Europe. SellaBand unites Artists and Fans in an independent movement that aims to level the playing field in the global music industry. For the first time in history, a direct relationship is established between artists and fans; artists try to raise funds for a professional recording, fans can invest in unsigned bands and decide who gets signed to SellaBand. Since its launch in August 2006, SellaBand has welcomed 29 Recording Artists who had their albums funded by their fans. Close to $3,000,000 has been invested in unsigned bands on www.sellaband.com.
About ArenaWorks Entertainment
Based in Los Angeles California, ArenaWorks Entertainment, inc. is an innovator of interactive entertainment technology and the leader of Live Social Networking™. In addition to technology and event promotion, Arena Works initiatives include investment and development of; professional sports programs, music technologies, promotion of musical talent and a various charities including the Gift Music™ Foundation.
About BulletProof Messenger
BulletProof Messenger is a New York based rock band. They joined SellaBand in April 2007 and by December 2007 became the 13th band to crowdscouced $50,000 worth of investment, thanks to 1,171 Believers (investors). The band comprises of Matt Litwin, DJ and electronics; Voley Martin, guitar; Scott Martin, guitar; Jesse Downing, bass; Alex Straiter, drums and Marcus Klavan, vocals. For more information on BulletProof Messenger, visit www.sellaband.com/bulletproofmessenger or www.myspace.com/bulletproofmessenger