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Ketura + The Storyboard + Electric Animals + The Right Condition + Mercury In Summer

Ketura is taking over the world with their unique mixture of modern electronic dance music and pop-heavy rock...and they're not going to be satisfied with Earth alone.

Their newest singles - an electro cover of Toto's "Hold the Line" and the rapid-fire hard-style / rock hybrid "Breathe" are a testament to how far the band has come from their early days of strumming out Nirvana songs in the garage. Hailing from the east coast of the United States, Ketura's music crosses borders effortlessly, at once both cosmic and personable. Their songs deal with day-to-day life in a big way, giving dramatic expression to the thoughts, feelings and questions we all experience.

Ketura's sound - both in the studio and live - is often described as "too big" to have come from two people. Drummer Bert Windsor and vocalist / synthist / guitarist Daniel Stapleton met when they were children. Their first conversation involved starting a band together, and they've been playing music ever since. Each brings a ferocity and attention to detail to the table that causes Ketura to stand out from the rest.

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THE STORYBOARD
The Storyboard is a 6 piece indie folk pop band from Northern Virginia. The group was founded on the desire to fluently mesh the pop genre with indie acoustic music. Each member comes from significantly different musical backgrounds, which is why TSB has a distinct sound all their own. The Storyboard's debut album was released on 2-25-12 on Itunes, Amazon, and other media outlets. The album has been embraced with great reviews. The band has had their single "Delorean" played on mulitple radio stations/ radio Shows. TSB is playing shows all over the east coast, and has an ever growing fanbase. Tune in, sing along, and tell your friends!
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MERCURY IN SUMMER
Mercury in Summer is a three piece rock band from the D.C. area. Their music speaks for itself; high energy, catchy songs with a musical flair that at times recalls the grooves of Michael Jackson, the vocal harmonies of the Four Freshmen, and the instrumental fluidity of Return to Forever. "Wait, those aren't rock bands!" you might say; and yes you're correct. But Mercury in Summer is. Tip-toeing the line between familiar and strange, fans say that Mercury in Summer seems to effortlessly incorporate other genres into their style. And you'll be saying the same thing, especially after seeing them live. Richard Wynne (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Brendan McCusker (Drums, Vocals), and Brian Jones (Bass, Vocals) don't get up on stage to "play the record" - no, they put on a show. One filled with riveting improvisation, a non-stop arsenal of killer songs, and arrangement embellishments to keep the audience out of their seats and on their feet. After seeing their show, you may end up asking yourself when the last time was that you saw a band that wasn't only "as good" as their CD, but even better in concert; like Mercury in Summer. Their highly anticipated release "I Believe" has been a huge success, recorded by famed engineer/producer Dave Way (Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney), and sagaciously guided by executive producer John Molo (Bruce Hornsby and the Range, Phil Lesh and Friends, John Fogerty).  Yes, things have been going pretty well for Mercury in Summer lately; considering their recent airplay on DC101 and 98 rock, trips around the U.S. to play festivals exceeding 17,000 attendees (Gathering of the Vibes), and a surge of interviews from college radio and newspapers a like. Fans and listeners a like agree, this band has it. But the one thing everybody is wondering is "What's next for Mercury in Summer?"
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