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Top National Music Artists mix it up with Atlanta-area bands at Journeys
Backyard Barbeque Tour Stop Free The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus concert featured alongside
Battle of Bands Some of nation’s
hottest new music artists will mix it up with some of the country’s best action sports athletes as a lifestyle event
like no other hits the Atlanta area on Saturday, May 2. The Journeys Backyard Barbeque will be rockin’ outside North Point Mall
(1000 North Point Circle, Alpharetta, GA 30022) in the Macy’s parking lot from noon-7:00 pm., with the area’s
hottest up-and-coming bands competing on the tour’s 32 foot wide mobile stage. Top area bands will also hit the stage
in free headliner act concerts. Alongside the music, the action will also be off the charts as top pro skateboard and freestyle
motocross athletes streak through the sky in action-packed live demo shows in the tour’s 60,000 square-foot “alternative
sport playground” of jumps and ramps, including an appearance by Rob Dyrdek, star of the
hit MTV shows “Rob and Big,” and “Fantasy Factory.” From indie rock, to emo and punk, local unsigned artists of all music styles
will compete in the “Converse All Star Battle of the Bands.” Acts with clean
lyrics will compete on-stage for more than $1,000 in cash and prizes, judged by the audience -- who can come away winners
as well! After voting, winning fans will be text-messaged or emailed to let them know they’ve won a prize, including
Journeys gift cards and Converse products. In addition to cash and other merchandise prizes, the winning band will also receive
a one-year supply of Converse shoes for each band member. Every
band competing at the event will also be given the chance for national exposure by having their bands appearance posted on
the tour website, including their MP3’s made available for fan downloading. Bands are also able to further promote themselves,
by selling merchandise on-site and participating in autograph sessions. Many
of the breakthrough bands featured on this tour will get boosted exposure for a larger fan base and potential recording industry
contacts. Local bands selected to compete at the event include: “The Rise of Science” (12:00); ”Seven Story
Fall” (2:00) and “Love Like This” (3:15). The
Rise of Science Their name conjures a myriad of images in one's mind. Prior to listening to a few of the band's
beautifully crafted melodic songs, one may imagine a math-rock band, or a politico-religious punk band, yet neither giving
an accurate representation of the music. However, upon listening, it becomes clear why the name The Rise of Science became
a suitable choice for these musicians. Whether it be the of organic blend of vocal harmonies, the prog guitars and drums,
or the cinematic strings and intertwined piano, you instantly discover that the members of The Rise of Science have a passion
for making new, interesting music. Every note seems to have a purpose; every articulation thought out. It's passive yet
intricate, depressing yet uplifting; naturally polished. Look out for this band, they might just be your newest obsession.
Check them out at: www.myspace.com/theriseofscience Seven
Story Fall Hailing from Atlanta, GA, unsigned Rock/Alternative act SEVEN STORY FALL has been igniting
a buzz throughout the world. Since originally forming in 2005 when all members were 15, they've learned to take advantage
of every opportunity that's crossed their path. By doing so, they've played alongside some of the world's
largest internationally known acts including: Avenged Sevenfold, Yellowcard, Atreyu, Bullet For My Valentine, and more. Seven
Story Fall's most recent work was recorded at Tree Sound Studios with famed gold record producers Zack Odom & Kenneth
Mount (Cartel, Ludacris, Jimmy Eat World) and has received great praise from fans and music industry guru's alike. The
CD has been a hot selling item at many Hot Topic stores at various malls throughout the U.S. and is quickly making it's
way to stores in Japan. After just one listen, it's easy to see that these youngsters are prepared to make an impact on
the world. Check them out at: www.myspace.com/sevenstoryfallrock Love Like This This breakthrough act rose
from the ashes of former band "Kenotia" which was
signed to Sumerian Records and had a record out in the US,
UK, and Japan. The band did national US tours with bands like In This Moment, Kittie, A Skylit Drive, Dance Gavin Dance, Pierce
The Veil, and manymore. Love Like This is a female fronted powerhouse with intricate
guitar work and a booming rhythm
section. Check them out at: www.myspace.com/lovelikethis A sweet
musical treat will be served up after the battle of the bands ends, at 4:45 with a special surprise opening act! Then
headliner “The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus” takes to the main stage at 6:00 pm
in a rare, free showcase concert. The Red
Jumpsuit Apparatus Just two years have passed since The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, a group of friends from Middleburg,
Florida who’d grown up together, emerged with their Virgin Records debut, Don’t You Fake It, which spent 62 weeks
on Billboard’s Top 200, going on to sell more than a million copies in the U.S. The platinum-plus single, “Face
Down,” sold 1.5 million digital downloads, has been streamed almost 17 million times on MySpace and has since been retired
after spending 52 weeks on the Top 20 Modern Rock chart (RJA is one of two bands to have done so). Rock radio smash “False
Pretense” and the new wedding/prom standard “Your Guardian Angel” (10.2 million MySpace spins and 455k downloads)
contributed to the album’s total of 50 million MySpace streams, and the band has since sold-out national headline and
festival tour appearances. Their single “Face Down,” is featured in the video game Saints Row 2,
and in the moive Georgia Rule, while “In Fate’s Hands” is featured in Madden NFL ’07, and their
song “False Pretense" is featured in the movie Never Back Down. Music is just one part
of The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, though, preferring to use their visibility to promote causes they believe in. The band founded
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Guardian Angel Foundation as an umbrella group to support a wide range of initiatives, including
the fight against domestic violence (the subject of their hit single, “Face Down”), hyperglycemia research, and
their latest project, supporting high school band programs in need of funds. They’ve spoken on Capitol Hill on behalf
of teen suicide prevention and mental health parity, and have even created a clothing line with skateboard legend Tony Hawk,
but still remain under the radar and one of the biggest bands that no one’s heard of. Working with producer Howard Benson
[My Chemical Romance, Daughtry, Less Than Jake, Hoobastank, P.O.D., All-American Rejects, Seether], their new album,
Lonely Road, shows a broader range of what the band is capable of. Featuring the singles “Pen and Paper,”
and “You Better Pray” the album was released on February 3, 2009, as the No. 14 debut in national Billboard
Top 200 album sales, and as the No. 1 Alternative digital album -- making this their highest sales chart position ever. Check
them out at: www.redjumpsuitalliance.com
Local radio partner 99X
will also crank up the heat throughout the afternoon, with live, on-site broadcasts. Before the event, fans can tune in for their chance to win Journeys Backyard BBQ Prize Packs
-- featuring tour merchandise and tickets to the Journeys VIP area. Between catching the hot new artists, fans can chill with cool entertainment and free giveaways in
the tour's interactive fun zone, featuring more than 15 sponsor booths. This
free, all-ages tour will leave a smokin’ hot trail across the country this spring – from Vegas
to Orlando, Atlanta to Baltimore, and wrapping up in Chicago. For updated information, call
770-754-1433 or visit www.JOURNEYSBBQ.com This year’s tour is made possible by Presenting Sponsor, Journeys. Additional tour
sponsors include: Rockstar Energy Drink, got2b, Disney XD, Coast Body Wash, Guitar Hero, Macbeth,
Converse; DC Shoes; Osiris Shoes; Vans; Adio; DVS Shoes; etnies; Ipath; Circa; Globe; bnqt.com.
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