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DECEMBER 13, 2006
It's been awhile, and for that, many apologies. If "Becky Uselton" by Las Personas doesn't make you cry, then the death of Becky should. All proceeds from this month's feature download shall benefit Becky's smoking habit.. Again, many apologies; sign-up for the newsletter if you want more.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006
Rosemary's official new web-site is up and running; please click here to visit. Also, Rosemary has a new demo for your listening pleasure entitled "Played the Fool," available for free to anyone who signs up for the mailing list (click here to do just that). And please don't forget to request Rosemary on Lightning 100 by calling 615-777-5100.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
Altered Statesman will be joining Wilco on tour in October; please click here for tour dates and pricing.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
Satan gave me a taco, and it made me really sick. Bad Friend gave me a taco, and it killed me.
"Taco" by Bad Friend is the feature download of the month. It's a gem, it's unreleased and not meant for you to listen to; but a pat on the back, a dollar slipped here, a dollar slipped there, and it's yours to listen to. Look for it on the new full-length from Bad Friend, coming soon.
AUGUST 14, 2006
Rosemary will be the featured artist on Lightning 100's local artist spotlight all this month. You can tune in at 2:40 PM CST and 8:40 PM CST. Please call the station at 615-777-5100 and request to hear more of dear Rosemary, or get on to http://www.wrlt.com and hop onto the message board and do a little bit of chatting and request Rosemary.
Fall is just around the corner and football is in the air; Vince Young is a Titan and DJ Shockley is a Falcon. The two will meet on August 25, right here in Nashville. Hook 'em Horns and Sick 'em Dawgs.
JULY 12, 2006
Las Personas returns for another shot at the BLE Feature Download World Cup with "Mexico," a previously unreleased recording about The United Mexican States. Do enjoy this month's feature download of the month.
A slew of new tour dates have been added to the Events section, including The United Front, The Hardwoods, Lone Official and Altered Statesman. Be sure to check out what band is playing where, when and where.
JUNE 13, 2006
You forgot about them. We did too.
Remember Communist, the band that started it all? Well, here they are, with a track from their final LP, the final swan song, also known as "Paper Suns." It's entitled "Edmondson Family Reunion," and it's the feature download of the month. Enjoy, and never, ever, ever forget Communist.
In other news, BLE is proud to announce its very own RSS feed: the BLE RSS feed. If you simply can't wait until the monthly newsletter for your BLE news, then get it right away, as it happens via the new BLE RSS feed! For more information, please click here.
MAY 14, 2006
Rosemary's "Altazar" has a new music video available for your viewing pleasure; please click here to watch the new video, courtesy of Amp It Up! Limited Productions. Expect a hi-fi version on the BLE web-site very soon.
MAY 6, 2006
Four new "unfinished" tracks from a recent The Hardwoods' recording session are temporarily being featured on the group's MySpace site; please click here to listen.
MAY 1, 2006
This month's feature download, "Strangest Goodbye," is a track from e-banditos' forthcoming album, still untitled at the moment. You are encouraged to download the track and visit the group's MySpace site for more music if you feel so inclined.
In other news, Ultra Vulger returns for its first show in over seven months on Saturday, May 6 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Please stay-tuned to the Events section for up-to-the-minute details regarding this not-to-be-missed event.
In even more news, Altered Statesman, Bad Friend, The Hardwoods and Las Personas have been busy recording tracks for forthcoming new albums and downloads. Also busy recording are Rosemary, e-banditos and Ultra Vulger.
And in more news, The United Front will be performing one heck of show this Friday in Nashville; please visit the Events section for more information.
APRIL 8, 2006
This month's feature download, "Lemonhead Loser," is a track from Bad Friend's debut EP "LIVE! at the trash gulley." You are encouraged to download the track and purchase the EP by clicking here if you feel so inclined.
Also, be sure to check the Events section for some upcoming perfomances you don't want to miss.
MARCH 25, 2006
Rosemary has been entered into the American Idol Underground contest, so please register and vote for her. Visit the web-site to register and search for Rosemary. Rosemary has also registered with numerous MP3 hosting sites; for a complete list, Rosemary's MySpace page.
Also, the e-banditos web-site is expected to be launched towards the first of the month. The group has registered with several MP3 hosting sites (visit the group's MySpace page for a complete list).
In other news, it is rumored that e-banditos has been cranking tune after tune out and are well over halfway through completing their full-length debut. Stay tuned the BLE web-site for more details.
MARCH 4, 2006
There are two new artists BLE would like to welcome to its little family: Bad Friend and e-banditos. Bad Friend, a lo-fi rock outfit from Nashville has a couple of tracks you can download on its web-site, as well as a number of upcoming performances you can plan on attending. e-banditos, a two-piece electronica outfit from the United States will have audio tracks available for download next month.
Bad Friend will be releasing its debut LP on March 14, a limited edition release on Compact Disc of a live performance entitled "LIVE! at the trash gulley." A sample track from this disc is available for download in the Download section of the BLE web-site; regardless, be sure to pre-order you copy of this disc by clicking here.
For the feature download of the month, BLE gives you a new track by Las Personas entitled "Video Games," a track that was recorded quietly among the hustle and bustle of Nashville's 8th Avenue earlier this year. Please enjoy this latest recording from Las Personas and be sure to visit the Events section to stay up-to-date on when Las Personas will be performing next.
Speaking of performances, there are a slew of new ones forthcoming from Bad Friend, The Hardwoods, Las Personas and The United Front. Please visit the Events section for more information.
FEBRUARY 11, 2006
This month's feature download is a track from Rosemary, produced by herself and the fabulous Patrick Himes of Dayton, Ohio. The track is entitled "Cha-Cha In Your Ear," and though officially labeled as "unreleased," be sure to look for it on an upcoming new release from Rosemary.
Speaking of downloads, a new video has been uploaded from The United Front's performance at 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill on December 29, 2005. Please click here to download this new video.
Speaking of Rosemary, Rosemary has finished recording three new tracks, as well as three additional tracks for a new project called "e-banditos." In the coming months, expect to welcome e-banditos to the BLE roster of artists (e-banditos consits of Rosemary and Brian Grainey of Flyaway Minion).
Speaking of The United Front, there are a slew of new tour dates that have been added to the Events section, not to mention tour dates for The Hardwoods and Las Personas.
JANUARY 14, 2006
Happy new year from everyone at BLE. This month's feature download from the defunct New Hardwood Legends is a special, limited-time treat; for more information or to download, please click here.
In other news, Rosemary has completed a new version of her web-site featuring all sorts of new images and links, as well as updated news. To visit the new site, please click here.
DECEMBER 8, 2005
New photographs of The United Front have been uploaded to the Download section, taken from The United Front's performance at 3rd & Lindsley Bar and Grill on November 22, 2005.
By the way, John Lennon was shot and killed 25 years ago to this day.
DECEMBER 3, 2005
Nashville's historic The Sutler restaurant is closing its doors for good on December 23, 2005. To help celebrate this sad yet historic event, BLE artists Altered Statesman, Las Personas and Lone Official will perform the last show ever at The Sutler. Please come support these artists as they bid farewell to one of Nashville's oldest taverns (click here for more information on this event).
NOVEMBER 25, 2005
First,
they were Good People. Then, they were Good People of the United Front.
Third, and finally, they are simply The
United Front.If you still don't understand, read on.
"Initiation" is a new release from The United Front. If you don't believe it, have a listen to "Silk Chocolate," the feature download of the month. If you still don't believe it, then visit the official web-site and download another song.
Regardless, be sure to order The United Front's full-length "Initiation" on Compact Disc.
OCTOBER 11, 2005
If you've forgotten about the Shaven Goat Production Company, then poo to you. A new video has arrived, entirely for your viewing pleasure. Created for the "2005 Unlucky 13 Movie Making Challenge," this month's feature download is a Halloween treat (in fact, it was created specifically for Halloween). Enjoy, download, and watch over and over, yet don't forget to order the Shaven Goat Production Company's "The Shaven Goat" DVD featuring all three episodes in their original, uncut form, plus a slew of never-before-seen extra features.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2005
It has been announced that 2006 will see the release of another volume in the BLE Artist Compilation series. Certainly, all your favorite BLE artists will be featured, but also some new faces you might not yet be aware of. Please stay-tuned to this site for all the latest information.
Speaking of new faces, this month's feature download is a track taken from a new face, Las Personas. The song is "Night Light" and is scheduled for inclusion on the BLE 2006 Artist Compilation. Listen to it now in full spectrum stereo sound.
Last month it was mentioned that BLE had "teamed-up" with CNET Download.com featuring music by Altered Statesman, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, Chet Sounds, Good People, Rosemary and Tim Chad & Sherry. Yet another BLE artist, The Good Gospel Truth, has been added to the site; click here to visit its site on CNET Download.com.
AUGUST 5, 2005
On Monday, July 11, 2005, Altered Statesman performed a live "lunch-time" show on Nashville's WRVU 91.1 FM. As this month's feature download, you may listen to the performance in its entirety on BLE WebRadio, in addition to many other archived broadcasts.
In other news, BLE welcomes Las Personas to its list of artists. Visit its web-site and have a listen to "Night Light," a song that has nothing to do with night lights.
In even more news, BLE has "teamed-up" with CNET Download.com. Currently, six artists' music is available for download: Altered Statesman, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, Chet Sounds, Good People, Rosemary and Tim Chad & Sherry (click the above artist names to visit their respective sites on CNET Download.com). Expect many more artists to be featured on CNET Download.com very soon.
JULY 2, 2005
The feature download of the month is a music video for "Happy Again" by Ultra Vulgar. "Happy Again" is a track taken from the forthcoming Ultra Vulgar BLE LP "Vulgar Display of Seamen." Click here for more information or to watch the video.
MAY 25, 2005
"The Shaven Goat" DVD from the Shaven Goat Production Company has officially been released as of yesterday at 12:00 AM CST; order your copy today, and watch tomorrow or the day after or the day after that, depending on your shipping location.
In other news, BLE would like to invite you to attend Bill Santen's (formerly of birddog) Art Reception with Georgia Henkel at Fido of Nashville on June 11; please click here for more information.
APRIL 23, 2005
Shaven Goat Production Company's "The Shaven Goat" DVD is to be released on May 24, 2005; visit the Order section where you can pre-order your copy today and download a clip from the disc, free of charge. Be warned: hours upon hours of entertainment in your living room may lead to loss of work.
APRIL 20, 2005
A new video from Pete Cummings has been added to the Download section. Please enjoy the new video and check back soon for more and more and more.
APRIL, 3, 2005
On Tuesday, March 29, 62° Latitude released its follow-up to its debut EP with an LP simply known as "Fetish." The feature download of the month, "Neuro," is a track taken from the release. Please download and enjoy the new sample track, and, as always, be sure to purchase "Fetish" and other BLE releases in the Order section.
MARCH 9, 2005
BLE would like to make you aware of a fabulous birthday party that is to take place on Saturday, March 12, 2005. Matt X and Brian Kotzur, former members of Brian Kotzur Band and Fun'iki, as well as current members of Shaven Goat Production Company, will be celebrating their coming of age at 1208 Littonwood Road; for a map, click here (to configure driving directions, please click here). The party starts at 8:30 PM CST.
Rumor has it, there is to be a live band that will perform during the party, as well as a karaoke machine for when the band begins to take its toll. Do bring your own beer, as you'll be dry and barren otherwise.
FEBRUARY 26, 2005
BLE's "iPod GiveAway" has come to a close; the winner of the BLE iPod was Kelly Bollick of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The computer-generated selection selected Kelly after purchasing Good People's "Believe In God" disc. Congratulations, Kelly. You are now a trendy person.
Regardless, the giveaway contests do not end here. Between March 1 and May 19, you can enter to win (under the same conditions as the "iPod GiveAway") a set of SDAT® SB-E639 Hi-Fi Digital Floorstanding Speakers. Please click here for more information, and may the best person win.
FEBRUARY 20, 2005
Pete Cummings, Altered Statesman and Lone Official's performances on February 16 are currently being broadcasted in their entirety on BLE WebRadio.
FEBRUARY 5, 2005
The feature download of the month, Steve Bracken (Live), is a track taken from Ultra Vulgar's performance at Tidball's of Bowling Green, Kentucky on January 15, 2005. This version differs from that on the BLE WebRadio broadcast, in that it has been encoded in hi-fi MP3 format. Do listen, as you'll be able to hear a sneak-peak of what is to come on Ultra Vulgar's debut release, "Vulgar Display of Seamen."
JANUARY 18, 2005
Dr. Dook and Ultra Vulgar's performance last Saturday at Tidball's of Bowling Green, Kentucky is currently being broadcasted in its entirety on BLE WebRadio.
JANUARY 2, 2005
BLE would like to wish that it wished you a Happy New Year earlier, but it did not; Happy New Year, regardless.
In other news, BLE would like to welcome as a new affiliate "ChetSounds.com," featuring such fabulous artists as Chet Sounds and Pete Cummings, not to mention Ultra Vulgar.
DECEMBER 1, 2004
December is here, and that means Christmas. In past years, BLE has announced its holiday releases to much critical acclaim. This year is no exception, as there is likewise much to announce, including Good People's "Believe In God" LP and Rosemary's "The Fabulous Life Of. . ." EP; click here for more information or to order.
In other news, BLE would like to make note of a great band that never knew what could have been: New Hardwood Legends. Currently, New Hardwood Legends is being featured on BLE WebRadio in a broadcast that was taken from a live performance at 12th & Porter on August 12, 2004. Do listen, as you'll never know what you are missing.
Also, be sure to watch this month's feature download from Matt X, "Soft Discrimination," a video shot and produced on location by Shaven Goat Production Company (see at right for more information).
NOVEMBER 3, 2004
Ultra Vulgar's "John Robbins," which is this month's feature download, is taken from the group's forthcoming BLE LP "Vulgar Display of Seamen." No release date for this disc has yet been set, but please stay-tuned to the web-site, as a release date will be made known very shortly.
Dr. Dook has recently ordered a number of new stickers featuring the group's logo. These stickers are currently only available at Dr. Dook performances, though a few of the older stickers are still available for purchase on the group's web-site. Be sure to attend the next Dr. Dook showing (click here to see where and when it is) to receive a new sticker.
In other news, Amp It Up! Limited Productions has filmed this last weekend an entire set of music for Tim Chad & Sherry and other local bands at the annual "Tony's Halloween Party" in Ashland City, Tennessee. In the coming weeks, expect a number of new videos taken from this fine evening, which feature a stellar performance by Tim Chad & Sherry, to say the least.
OCTOBER 3, 2004
BLE would like to welcome to its roster Ultra Vulgar, a band that features former members of other bands you know and love. In the coming weeks, expect an updated web-site complete with selections from the band's forthcoming BLE LP, "Vulgar Display of Seamen."
Speaking of new web-sites, there is new site and music on the way from Pervert, not to mention information regarding Pervert's first official BLE release. Please stay-tuned to the web-site for further details.
In other news, 62° Latitude has available for download on its web-site a new audio file entitled "Fetish," which also happens to be this month's feature download. To have a listen to the new track, please visit the Download section of the group's official web-site, or that of the BLE web-site.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2004
Amp It Up! Limited Productions has released for download a "hi-fi" video of American Trilogy's performance at the Five Spot, filmed earlier this year (in case you are not aware, American Trilogy features members of Fun'iki). Please enjoy this month's feature download in all its "hi-fi" glory.
Sadly, there will be now BLE Variety Show in September at Hair of the Dog in Nashville, Tennessee. A cancellation was forced, as matters between the club's owner and the club's booking agent could not be agreed upon in a suitable manner. Regardless, BLE intends to reschedule the Variety Show sometime in the very near future (presumably October or November) at a different venue.
AUGUST 1, 2004
Rosemary has available for download a new song entitled "Heavy Hand" (this is also the feature download of the month). This track was recorded and co-produced with Patrick Himes, now employed by Team Evil Records of Dayton, Ohio. This new song is taken from Rosemary's forthcoming release, still untitled at the moment.
JULY 17, 2004
Uploaded today were eight new videos from Amp It Up! Limited Productions, three of which feature Drag City recording artist Silver Jews; to download the new videos, please visit the Videos section or the Amp It Up! Limited Productions web-site.
JULY 4, 2004
Amp It Up! Limited Productions has released a number of new videos, all of which will be available for download later this month. However, one video in particular is ready for immediate download: "We Corn Together (Outtake)" - which also happens to be this month's feature download - is taken from the Tim Chad & Sherry DVD "We Corn Together." The version that is available for download is one which was not included on the final production DVD master. In fact, the entire "We Corn Together" DVD has been put on the shelf, though it is currently pending a forthcoming release. Regardless, please enjoy this alternate video from Amp It Up! Limited Productions, serving somewhat as a sample of what will eventually come.
In other news, there is a special performance to take place on Wednesday, July 7 at Springwater of Nashville, TN. Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys will be joining special friends The Dynamite Brothers (of Chapel Hill, North Carolina) in what is rumored to be an event not to be missed. Please attend the performance this Wednesday; for more information, please click here.
JUNE 5, 2004
Please enjoy this month's feature download, "I Want Your Sex (Live)," from the BLE WebRadio WebCast of Tim Chad & Sherry and Good People's performance at The End on April 29, 2004. This version differs from that on BLE WebRadio, as it has been encoded in hi-fi MP3 format.
In other news, Dr. Dook will be releasing on Tuesday its "Dr. Dook's Little Ugly EP" featuring selections from the forthcoming full-length LP "Searching for Carrie Fisher." For more information or to order, please visit the Order section.
MAY 9, 2004
Tim Chad & Sherry and Good People's performance at The End on April 29, 2004 is currently being featured in its entirety on BLE WebRadio. This performance was recorded for a possible "limited edition" release. Please click here to listen to the performance.
MAY 1, 2004
Please enjoy this month's feature download, "Boy Toy," from Rock City Machine's "Boy Toy" Single. For more information or to order, please click here.
APRIL 20, 2004
Uploaded today to the Download section was an official BLE screen saver for Windows-based computers. Please download the screen saver and protect your monitor from vicious screen "burn-in" or other catastrophes.
In other news, BLE would like to remind you to attend the Tim Chad & Sherry showing at The End on Thursday, April 29; please click here for more information.
APRIL 16, 2004
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Sherry and Friends and Dr. Dook showing at Springwater of Nashville tomorrow night; for more information, please click here.
MARCH 31, 2004
A new event has been added to the Events section, as Dr. Dook will be performing Thursday at Springwater of Nashville, Tennessee. Also, on Friday, Rock City Machine and Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys will be performing at Blue Sky Court of Nashville; please click here for more information.
MARCH 27, 2004
There have been a number of new events added to the Events section. Also, do not forget to visit Dr. Dook this evening in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Tidball's; please click here for more information.
MARCH 18, 2004
In a fascinating turn of events, The Good Gospel Truth will be performing this Sunday at The Red Rose Coffee House & Bistro of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Please attend, as it may be another twelve months or so before the band again performs (more information is available in the Events section).
This performance is to be recorded for a possible live release, if, of course, all goes well. Please stay-tuned for more information.
MARCH 11, 2004
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Dr. Dook performance at Tidball's of Bowling Green, Kentucky this evening. For those of you in the Nashville area, you may enjoy witnessing Rock City Machine perform at The Muse; for more information, please click here.
MARCH 1, 2004
Please enjoy this month's feature download from Dr. Dook, taken from the forthcoming LP "Searching for Carrie Fisher" (this recording will be made available for pre-order shortly).
In other news, there has been a new web-site created for latest BLE signing Rock City Machine; please click here to visit the site and download a selection from the group's forthcoming EP.
FEBRUARY 13, 2004
Amp It Up! Limited Productions has added seven new videos to its site. These new videos are a series of "firsts" for the firm, as all of been created and optimized at its new Nashville location. Regardless, please click here to visit the site and view the videos.
FEBRUARY 3, 2004
There have been new events added to the Events section, as Lone Official will be joining Lambchop on tour later this month; also, Dr. Dook has scheduled a number of new performances for the month of March.
JANUARY 31, 2004
Communist management has authorized BLE to upload a second track from the group's "Paper Suns" LP, entitled "Marquis de Sade." Please visit the Download section to download "Marquis de Sade" ("Yosemite Dan" has been removed from the LP, but you are more than welcome to download it anyhow as a special "Internet Only" bonus).
In other news, new merchandise is on the way for a number of BLE artists, including 62° Latitude (stickers and T-shirts), Dr. Dook (stickers and T-shirts), The Good Gospel Truth (stickers) and Good People (stickers), among others.
Also, Rosemary's "The Floater" single will be released on February 3, though you are more than welcome to order the disc now.
JANUARY 26, 2004
Two new web-sites have been uploaded, one for Dr. Dook and another for new artist 62° Latitude, both of which are currently under extensive construction; you may visit the new sites and enjoy. Also, please stay-tuned to the new sites for new dowloads and new recordings, which will be aired soon on BLE WebRadio.
In other news, expect new sounds from Communist's Paper Suns LP to be uploaded very shortly, as well as a new web-site. Speaking of Paper Suns, you are more than welcome to purchase a copy by visiting the Order section.
In even more news, a new Altered Statesman video, "Bobby Rose (Live)" (courtesy of Michael Carter), has been uploaded to the Video section and is now available for download.
JANUARY 13, 2004
Released today was The Good Gospel Truth's "Strut" EP on Compact Disc, featuring six new tracks, two of which you may listen to on BLE WebRadio. For more information or to order, please visit the Order section.
Speaking of The Good Gospel Truth, the band's official new web-site was launched today to coincide with the release of "Strut"; please click here to visit the new site, where you may also download a few selections from the new EP.
JANUARY 9, 2004
Tim Chad & Sherry's "Cable In The Park" EP was officially released today on Compact Disc and is now ready to ship. The disc features nine tracks, two of which were previously included on the group's first release, "Come On Girl"; the repeated tracks, however, have been fully remixed and remastered. Please visit the Order section for more information.
In other news, there have been a number of new dates added to the Events section.
JANUARY 3, 2004
BLE would like to wish you a happy new year and extend its gratitude for supporting the label and all things label-like this past year.
In other news, BLE's annual New Years Eve Bash! at The End was a tremendous success; BLE would like to thank all in attendance. Also, some of you may have received a complimentary 2004 Artist Compilation | Volume One disc, courtesy of BLE and Los Studios de Fairfax. For those not in attendance or that were unable to receive one of these limited edition discs, BLE has made it available for purchase at only $1.99 (you may order a copy by visiting the Order section).
In even more news, Tim Chad & Sherry's "Cable In The Park" EP is scheduled for release on Tuesday, January 9, as is The Good Gospel Truth's "Strut" EP, which is to be released on January 13. You are more than welcome to order a copy of each, or stay-tuned to the Events section for upcoming performances where you'll also be able to purchase the new releases.
DECEMBER 24, 2003
Released yesterday were Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys' "Autumn Lee" Single on 7-Inch vinyl and Good People's "Elephant" EP on Compact Disc. For more information or to order, please visit the Order section.
In other news, BLE wishes you a very merry Christmas and a happy holiday season.
DECEMBER 14, 2003
BLE WebRadio was launched today at 3:16 PM CDT. You can tune-in to the program by clicking here; the current playlist features selections from all of BLE's forthcoming holiday releases, which you can only hear on BLE WebRadio.
DECEMBER 12, 2003
BLE's annual New Years Eve Bash! will again be taking place this year at The End of Nashville, this time, however, in "variety hour" fashion. The event will feature such bands as Altered Statesman, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, Lone Official and Tim Chad & Sherry. For more information, please visit the Events section.
DECEMBER 9, 2003
New merchandise has been added to the Tim Chad & Sherry web-site, featuring T-shirts and stickers; please click here to have a gander. Also, Tim Chad & Sherry will be performing Saturday, December 20 at Springwater of Nashville, Tennessee; please click here for more information.
DECEMBER 7, 2003
New BLE desktops, featuring the "45rpm" logo, have been added to the Download section. Please click here to customize your operating system.
DECEMBER 5, 2003
The Events section has been updated to reflect the forthcoming Good People performance at Blue Sky Court of Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, December 12. Please click here for more information.
Also, Altered Statesman will be performing Wednesday, December 15 at The Dame of Lexington, Kentucky with US Maple; please click here for more information.
DECEMBER 1, 2003
Altered Statesman's newest LP "Past Is Prologue" (featuring "Shoot the Curl") was released as scheduled this past week. You may order the new disc by visiting the Order section. Also, to celebrate its new release, Altered Statesman will be performing at The Dame of Lexington, Kentucky with US Maple on December 15, 2003; please click here for more information.
In other news, BLE's Variety Hour at The End last Wednesday was a tremendous success. BLE wishes to thank all in attendance (especially the bands) and looks forward to doing another showcase in the very near future. Please stay-tuned to the Events section for more information.
NOVEMBER 23, 2003
The first of many Electronic Press-Kits has been uploaded to the Press section; this first press-kit is from Good People. BLE wishes to thank Brian Grant, manager of Good People, for all his hard work and help in getting this first of many electronic press-kits available online. Please click here to download the Good People Electronic Press-Kit.
NOVEMBER 15, 2003
The Events section has been updated, as Lone Official will be playing Sunday, November 16 at the Southgate House Parlor of Newport, Kentucky and Springwater of Nashville, Tennessee on November 17 with Altered Statesman and The Ladybug Transistor; click here for more information.
NOVEMBER 12, 2003
Andy Bodean, of Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, has, tragically, left his calling as a musician to become a journalist somewhere in New Zealand at The Woodley Times, solely known hereafter as Roderick Smith; for more information or to read the full report, please click here.
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
There has been a change to the Events section, specifically correcting the BLE Showcase that was scheduled for Monday, November 24; the correct date is Wednesday, November 26, which will still take place at The End of Nashville (click here for more information).
NOVEMBER 2, 2003
You'll now notice the new feature of the month from The Good Gospel Truth, taken from the forthcoming BLE release, "Strut." Please be sure to download "Take the Weight Off" and place your order now for the latest from The Good Gospel Truth.
OCTOBER 26, 2003
Welcome to the newly redesigned home of Black Label Empire, or BLE for short, courtesy of the nice folks at Los Studios de Fairfax and Wood, Prior & Gordon Company. You'll notice many changes and many improvements, the least of which are the layout and design.
As BLE prepares for the holiday rush, expect in the coming weeks new downloads, not to mention pre-order links for the items listed at left. Electronic Press-Kits are also on the way, once BLE receives approval and submission from artist management.
OCTOBER 10, 2003
A new video has been uploaded to the Download section of Lone Official's website, not to mention the Amp It Up! Limited Productions' web-site; the video was shot at Exit/In of Nashville, Tennesse by an unknown source (unknown source, if you're reading, please reveal yourself so that the webmaster can give you the credit you so deserve).
OCTOBER 5, 2003
BLE has recently obtained two new recordings from Dr. Dook, which are taken from their forthcoming debut release. Expect a download or two of the new recordings shortly, along with a new Dr. Dook web-site featuring a new design, not to mention images and video.
In other news, Altered Statesman is in the midst of completing the artwork for its forthcoming new disc, to be released shortly, or within the year. The group will be performing locally in November, performing songs from the new release, among others (please click here to view tour dates).
BLE is still awaiting the new LP from Communist; the group, it seems, has beenlaying low, for whatever reason, and has yet to submit its completed master for release. Please stay-tuned for more information, if and when it becomes available.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2003
Uploaded today was a new web-site for Lone Official, featuring artwork and direction from frontman Matt Button; click here to view the site, if you so choose.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2003
Amp It Up! Limited Productions has added a few new videos to its site, one of which is the previously unreleased "Midtown Concerto (Sir March-A-Lot)" by Tim Chad & Sherry. This motion picture, however, was created by Shaven Goat Production Company, entirely shot, edited and produced by "all-around badass" Zack Wilson.
Also added to the Amp It Up! site were a number of various video clips; please click here to visit the site and begin your "downloads."
SEPTEMBER 18, 2003
BLE wishes to thank those in attendance for last Monday's showing of Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys and The Dynamite Brothers from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The show was a great show indeed and all was well when time to go home.
BLE would also like to remind you to attend the Dr. Dook showing this evening in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Tidball's. For more information, please click here); rumored also to play this evening is Lone Official at Springwater of Nashville.
Speaking of Lone Official, the group will be performing Thursday, September 25 at The End of Nashville with Songs: Ohia, a fabulous band not necessarily affiliated with the great state of Ohio.
Altered Statesman is nearing completion of its forthcoming LP, to be released on Epicene in conjunction with BLE; the band is currently putting the final touches on various things that need final touches, such as John Turner's horn and sound wranglings, which are not to be believed; for more information, please click here.
Finally, new songs by Good People are available for download at its web-site; please click here to listen and rock away.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2003
Unfortunately, Tim Chad & Sherry will not be performing this evening at Shirley Street Station, due to the lead singer's laryngitis. Please stay-tuned for updates and a possible make-up performance.
In other news, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys has released a mess of tour photographs from their Fall mini-tour, which you may view by clicking here. The photographs are quite nice and feature all sorts of nifty captions and stories.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2003
Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys has returned safely from its Fall mini-tour; the tour was, according to reports, a success and there are many pictures documenting the trials and tribulations, some of which will be uploaded soon. BLE would like to remind you to attend the group's final leg of the tour with its showing at Springwater on Monday, September 15 with The Dynamite Brothers of North Carolina.
In other news, Tim Chad & Sherry will be performing Saturday, September 13 at Shirley Street Station of Nashville, Tennessee. The performance is to be a blast, not to mention a private little jab at Nashville New Music Conference.
Also, Lone Official will be performing Thursday, September 25 at The End of Nashville with Songs: Ohia; the showing is expected to be a good one, as Lone Official hasn't played Nashville in oh so very long.
Yet, do not forget to attend the Dr. Dook showing at Tidball's of Bowling Green, Kentucky on Thursday, September 18; that show, too, is expected to be a good one. Please stay-tuned to the web-site for more information.
AUGUST 31, 2003
BLE would like to thank those in attendance last Friday evening at Blue Sky Court that witnessed what was and is Good People and Tim Chad & Sherry. The evening had its moments, some of which were bad, but all was said and done when it was over.
In other news, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys will begin its Fall mini-tour on September 2 with a stop at Nashville's Springwater. From there, the boys will all get day jobs and start paying their rent again, but not before playing the scheduled dates (click here for more information).
Also, Communist is having manufactured T-shirts and will be available for purchase soon, much like the much-anticipated "Paper Suns" EP, which will be available for download shortly.
For more news and information concerning BLE, please see below.
AUGUST 24, 2003
There is much to report of on this day in August. First and foremost, stickers have been manufactured for a number of BLE's artists, such as Altered Statesman, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, Communist, Lone Official and Tim Chad & Sherry, not to mention Amp It Up! Limited Productions and Black Label Empire itself. Please stay-tuned to the web-sites for ordering information, if you so choose to do so.
Secondly, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys has just received a number of new t-shirts for its forthcoming tour beginning on September 3. T-shirts are available for both girls and boys of all shapes and sizes; to have a look or to order your very own, please visit Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys' web-site (tour dates are also available for viewing).
Also, Amp It Up! Limited Productions is nearing completion of Tim Chad & Sherry's interactive DVD, to be released shortly, or within the next few months (more information will be made available when it is available). Speaking of releases, Communist has finally finished its "Paper Suns" EP and will be available for listening on the web-site very soon.
In other news, there has been manufactured a new BLE Artist Compilation disc for 2003; this disc is to be used for promotional purposes only and has been sent to various radio stations across the country (specifically, it has been sent locally to WRVU 91.1 FM; hence, make your requests at 615-421-ROCK). The disc features new selections from Communist, Good People, Rosemary and Abraham, Martin & John, among others; for a complete track-listing, please click here.
Speaking of Rosemary, two new recordings have been completed that are simply stellar, one of which is included on the aforementioned compilation disc; please stay-tuned for a download or two once the new tracks have been "copyrighted" successfully.
In other news, Tim Chad & Sherry management is currently putting together a major college tour to take place this Fall with an as of yet unknown fellow BLE artist. Please stay-tuned to this and Tim Chad & Sherry's web-site for more information. Regardless, BLE would like to remind you to attend the group's showing at Springwater of Nashville on Thursday, August 28 (please click here for more information).
In even more news, there have been new pictures added to the Altered Statesman web-site, courtesy of Amp It Up! Limited Productions; please click here to view the new pictures, all of which are from the July 10 performance at Springwater.
In closing, there are to be a few new songs added to the Good People web-site later this week, all of which are so fresh and so clean (please stay-tuned for more information); also, please stay-tuned for forthcoming Events, specifically those of Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys and Tim Chad & Sherry.
AUGUST 17, 2003
BLE would like to suggest that you attend the remainder of the performances scheduled for the month of August, beginning with Dr. Dook on the 21st in Bowling Green, Lone Official on the 28th in Lexington, Tim Chad & Sherry on the 28th in Nashville and Good People on the 29th in Nashville as well. Please click here for more information.
In other news, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys is nearing the completion of confirmed dates for its Fall "mini" tour to begin on September 3. Please stay-tuned to the web-sites for more information.
AUGUST 12, 2003
There have been a few new additions made to the Events section, as Good People will be performing on August 29 at Blue Sky Court and Tim Chad & Sherry will be performing the night before at Springwater. Please attend both and show your support.
AUGUST 7, 2003
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Dr. Dook and Tim Chad & Sherry showing Saturday evening at The Sutler; please visit the Events section for more information.
AUGUST 1, 2003
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Good People showing tonight at Blue Sky Court with Del Giovanni Clique; also, Ebony and Ivory will be joining Steve P the Altered G with Steven Gullett and Will Cope at Springwater on Sunday, August 3. Please visit the Events section for more information.
For those of you that have not already purchased a copy of Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys' "Missionary Ridge," you had better do so soon. BLE will have pressed this week its final run of "Missionary Ridge" (approximately 300 copies) and once it is gone, it is out of print and gone forever (unless, of course, you choose to "burn" a copy from a friend or stranger); please click here to order the last of its kind.
Speaking of releases, BLE aims to have Communist's long-awaited "Paper Suns" released very shortly. In fact, BLE is not quite certain what the delay may be, though rest-assured it will be worth it. Once again, Snakehammer's "Unfinished Music" has again been put on hold, for whatever reason; hopefully, one day soon will see its release.
JULY 28, 2003
There have been new photographs added to the Tim Chad & Sherry web-site, courtesy of Amber and Brent Fox-Young; the photographs were taken at the Rudyard Kipling in Louisville, Kentucky on July 20. For all those that were in attendance, please visit the site and see if you were among the many in the crowd.
In other news, there have been a few new performances added to the Events section, as Tim Chad & Sherry will be performing Wednesday, August 30 at Tidball's in Bowling Green, Kentucky with Dr. Dook (please click here for more information).
Performing on August 1 will be Good People at Blue Sky Court of Nashville, Tennessee with Del Giovanni Clique. Moreover, on Sunday, August 3, Steve P the Altered G will be performing with BLE artist Ebony and Ivory at Springwater of Nashville, Tennesse (please click here for more information).
As always, please stay-tuned to all the respective web-sites for all the latest news and updates.
JULY 27, 2003
Last Wednesday's Tim Chad & Sherry showing at Springwater with Ebony and Ivory and Mad Happy was a great success; a special thanks goes out to all, especially Mad Happy.
In other news, please do not forget to attend Tim Chad & Sherry's next performance Wednesday, July 30 in Bowling Green, Kentucky at Tidball's with Dr. Dook. A splendid time is guaranteed for all (please see the Events section for more information).
JULY 13, 2003
BLE would like to thank all in attendance last evening at Slow Bar for the Tim Chad & Sherry performance with Ebony and Ivory. The evening was somewhat of a success, despite the lack of customers. Regardless, Tim Chad & Sherry will be performing again very soon with Ebony and Ivory at Springwater on Wednesday, July 23; for more information, please visit the Events section.
Also, the Altered Statesman showing at Springwater last Thursday was an outstanding success for all in attendance. For those of you that missed it, BLE is quite sorry; rumor has it, however, that Altered Statesman are nearing completion of a new disc to be released sometime in the very near future. Please stay-tuned to this and the Altered Statesman web-site for more information.
In other news, Lone Official performed very well, if not their best Friday at Slow Bar. BLE would like to remind you to attend the forthcoming Lone Official performance on Thursday with Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys, Dave Cloud & The Gospel of Power and Poppy Field at High On Rose in Lexington, Kentucky. Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys will also be performing on Tuesday, July 15 at Guido's New York Pizzeria with Masa; please click here for more information.
JULY 7, 2003
There has been a last minute performance scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at Slow Bar with BLE's Tim Chad & Sherry and Ebony and Ivory (featuring "Joyride Jones"); scheduled to perform also is Tremelo. Please see the Events section for more information.
In other news, Los Studios de Fairfax wishes to apologize for any inconvienences caused during this morning's web-site crash. However, all sites are currently functioning properly and will not crash again anytime soon.
JULY 4, 2003
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Tim Chad & Sherry showing tonight at Nashville's Springwater, or the Lone Official showing in Brevard, North Carolina at the Brevard Music Center and Festival; please click here for more information.
JUNE 27, 2003
A number of new performance dates have been added to the Events section; please visit and take note, making sure to attend each and every performance on the list.
JUNE 23, 2003
A new motion picture from Amp It Up! Limited Productions has just been uploaded for Brian Kotzur Band's "Afra Janky Ah Me Lace." Please click here for more information or to download the new motion picture.
In other news, Good People performed to much acclaim last Friday evening at Nashville's Blue Sky Court with Bush Hog. BLE wishes to thank all in attendance and asks that you visit Good People's web-site and sign their guestbook, if you feel so inclined.
JUNE 18, 2003
Good People will be performing Friday, June 20 at Nashville's Blue Sky Court with Bush Hog. Please be sure to attend and support fellow BLE artist Good People; see the Events section for more information.
Regardless, there have been other new dates added to the Events section.
JUNE 17, 2003
Uploaded this evening was a newly revised web-site for Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys. Please click here to visit the new site, which features new photographs and sounds from the "Missionary Ridge" EP.
JUNE 14, 2003
Amp It Up! Limited Productions has just completed another motion picture for Brian Kotzur Band's "Afra Janky Ah Me Lace," which will be uploaded in the coming weeks. Work is to commence soon on videos for Communist's "Yosemite Dan" and Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys' "Autumn Lee," which will also be available for download shortly.
In other news, Communist's "Paper Suns" has been completed and is currently being pressed. There are also new sounds on the way from Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys and Altered Statesman, though decisions are still being made concerning release dates, formats, etc. Please stay-tuned for more information.
JUNE 4, 2003
Added this evening to the Download section were a couple of new tracks from Tim Chad & Sherry, one of which being the long-awaited "Come On Girl (C'mon Down)" from the BLE Single "Come On Girl." However, there was also a new song added that is perhaps the best yet to come from Tim Chad & Sherry: "Rocket Tonite" (there are even more tracks for download at Tim Chad &
Sherry's official web-site).
In other news, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys made an impromptu appearance last evening at Nashville's Slow Bar. For those that were in attendance, we thank you.
MAY 31, 2003
Last evening's performances at Shirley Street Station were a success for all parties involved. A very special "thank-you" is in order for one David Berman; it was he that was responsible for putting such a fine and profitable evening together.
Unfortunately, however, not all was perfect, as dear Dr. Dook was misled into believing they would be performing last evening. Yet, all was made better when drinks were made better and better.
In other news, Communist's web-site has been completely revised and updated. Moreover, in the next few weeks, BLE aims to put the finishing touches on the much-anticipated "Paper Suns" EP from Communist. Please stay-tuned for more information.
Also, Tim Chad & Sherry's web-site was completed and uploaded as well.
MAY 24, 2003
There have been three new trailers uploaded at Amp It Up! Limited Productions, all of which are available for download. These trailers are also from the forthcoming documentary "What Bands Do."
In other news, BLE would like to remind you to attend the variety showing at Shirley Street Station on Friday, May 30; please visit the Events section for more information.
MAY 18, 2003
Good People management have just released a motion picture for the band's latest song "Elephant," which is also featured as this month's feature download. Regardless, you may download the song and the video by visiting the Download section.
Moreover, BLE, in conjunction with Los Studios de Fairfax, has just launched a web-site for its sister company, Amp It Up! Limited Productions. Amp It Up! is responsible for the filming of all BLE performances and events, and is currently producing a full-length film entitled "What Bands Do." For more information or to download trailers from the film, please click here.
Speaking of films, Amp It Up! has recently completed a motion picture for Tim Chad & Sherry's "Come On Girl (C'mon Down), which you may view by clicking here. This motion picture is to be included on all future versions of the CD single.
In other news, web-sites have been completed and uploaded for the following bands, though they are still under extensive construction: Dr. Dook and Altered Statesman. Over the next few weeks, there will be much more to come.
Also, there have been updates made to the Events section.
MAY 10, 2003
As you may well have noticed, the index page has been modified to allow for faster access to artist links. Presumably, the new "dragon" logo will make each and every band sound better.
In other news, Communist and Brian Kotzur Band rocked until the wee hours of the morn last evening at Shirley Street Station, as did Good People and Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys at Slow Bar. Furthermore, BLE would like to remind you to attend the Dave Cloud & The Gospel of Power showing at Guido's New York Pizzeria tonight; please visit the Events section for more information.
In even more news, Pervert's "WASCO Incorporated" from its forthcoming EP "Fantastico" has been uploaded and is now available for download; please visit the Download section or Pervert's official web-site for more information.
MAY 1, 2003
Fun'iki management has issued a press release concerning the current state of affairs within the band. For all intents and purposes, Fun'iki has temporarily disbanded. You may read the release in full by clicking here.
In other news, the Events section has been updated to reflect a few of the scheduled performances in May. BLE would again like to remind you of the Good People showing Friday night at Old Time Picking Parlor and the Communist and Tim Chad & Sherry showing on Saturday at The End.
APRIL 29, 2003
BLE would like to remind you to attend the Communist and Tim Chad & Sherry performance at The End on Saturday, May 3. For more information, please visit the Events section.
APRIL 19, 2003
Last evening's performances at The End with Tim Chad & Sherry and Good People were stellar. Good People gave fans a taste of things to come with a few new compositions, featuring the poetry of Hayes Fowler; Tim Chad & Sherry did the same with "We Corn Together" and "Introducing the Master."
In other news, Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys and Dave Cloud & The Gospel of Power performed well Wednesday evening at Springwater. Look for future performances in the future by visiting the Events section.
APRIL 10, 2003
There have been a slew of new peformances added to the Events section for the following bands: Dr. Dook, Lone Official and Andy Bodean and the Bottom Boys.
APRIL 6, 2003
Communist and Fun'iki returned from their brief stint down south unharmed, where they played to audiences in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Athens, Georgia. The performances were a much-needed success, all of which will be followed upon in the very near future.
Nuthanger itself displayed its new sound in Paducah, Kentucky this past month with Lojaque & the Flaming Nhadbits!; both sets were captured on film for the upcoming film "What Bands Do" by Sonny Akers, starring Kiki Forresstt, et al. A trailer for this film will debut soon on the BLE web-site; please stay-tuned for more information.
Also, a slew of new dates has been added to the Events section.
MARCH 30, 2003
BLE would like to remind those in Chapel Hill, North Carolina of the Communist and Fun'iki performance that is to take place at Cat's Cradle on Monday, March 31. Moreover, the two groups will be making a second appearance on Tuesday, April 1 in Athens, Georgia at Tasty World; for more information, please visit the