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Heroic Band Wins 98.7 FM's Local Music Competition -- "Rock Star 98.7"
Local Favorites Paperback Hero show that hard work and persistence count in winning hotly contested Los Angeles Radio Station Band Competition
Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWEB ) October 19, 2008 -- Rock band Paperback Hero beat out more than 115 other acts to win the 3rd installment of 98.7 FM's (KYSR FM) "Rock Star 987" contest at the World Famous Whisky-Go-Go on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Paperback Hero was awarded prizes including $25,000.00 in cash, $5000.00 worth of band gear from Guitar Center, a Demo Deal with MySpace Records, and a Live performance slot on December 6th, 2008, at the opening of the new Grammy Museum at LA Live in downtown Los Angeles.
Photo Attribution, Left To right: Bryan Hopkins (Paperback Hero=PH), Chris Latham (PH), Sam Miclette (KYSR - 98.7 FM/Los Angeles), Ed Bunker (No Problem! Marketing & Management), Pete Burke (PH), Dan Fine (PH)
The 3rd time was the charm for Paperback Hero, who had entered the station's two previous "Rock Star" contests, only to lose in the final round. The band released the following statement: "Being a part of Rock Star 98.7 was a thrill and winning has been a surreal moment for us! We are grateful to our loyal fans that came out and supported us, and we're truly Thankful to 98.7 FM for supporting and playing local music. Performing at the opening of the Grammy Museum is the chance of a lifetime!"
Paperback Hero and 4 other finalists performed 3 songs live at the Whisky on Sept. 27th before a packed house and a panel of industry experts in all phases of the Music Business: A&R, Major Label Artists, MySpace Records, Online, Press, Radio and Touring - in the finale of KYSR/98.7 FM's "Rock Star 987" contest, which began August 4th, 2008.
To be eligible for the contest, artists were asked to submit a video of an original song, which was then voted on by fans and the panel of experts at the station website, www.987FM.com. More than 115 acts entered the contest. A panel of music industry judges and an on-line listener vote narrowed the contestants to the final 5 performers.
Paperback Hero just returned to Los Angeles from a brief tour that followed the contest, which included supporting Rock legends Styx at a sold-out show in Honolulu on October 9th. The band's next Live Performance is October 20th at The Key Club in Hollywood. Paperback Hero will be entering the studio in November to continue recording their next full length album, due out in the 2nd half of 2009.
Paperback Hero is:
Peter Burke - Drums
Dan Fine - Bass
Bryan Hopkins - Vocal
Chris Latham - Guitar
The band has been together for 4 years, and has developed a loyal following on the West Coast. Their self titled debut CD was released independently in 2006. www.myspace.com/paperbackhero . The bands single "Lullaby" and other music can be found at Itunes and at http://cdbaby.com/cd/paperbackhero2
For further information on Paperback Hero, contact Ed Bunker - No Problem! Marketing & Management - 818-763-8314
KYSR - 98.7 FM/Los Angeles is owned by Clear Channel, a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million weekly listeners. The company's content can be heard on AM/FM stations, HD digital radio channels, on the Internet, via iPods and cell phones and used via navigation systems from BMW, Volvo, TomTom, Garmin and others. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (OTCBB:CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com. For More Information Contact: Eileen Woodbury - 818.559.2252;
Guitar Center is the leading United States retailer of guitars, amplifiers, percussion instruments, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment. The retail store subsidiary presently operates 214 Guitar Center stores across the U.S. In addition, the Music & Arts division operates more than 100 stores specializing in band instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students. Guitar Center is also the largest direct response retailer of musical instruments in the United States through our wholly owned subsidiary, Musician's Friend, Inc., and its catalog and Web site, www.musiciansfriend.com. More information on Guitar Center can be found by visiting the Company's Web site at www.guitarcenter.com.
MySpace Records was founded in 2005, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of MySpace and News Corp. MySpace Records creates an entertainment hub that enables music fans to connect with bands and the record label in new and innovative ways. The label continues to tap into the thriving independent music community and operates as a full-service independent label, structured with its own marketing, sales, and A&R departments. MySpace Records has a growing roster of artists that run the gamut from rock to singer/songwriter to punk to R&B. For more information contact: Wendi Williams - 310-969-2840.
The GRAMMY Museum explores and celebrates the enduring legacies of all forms of music; the creative process; the art and technology of the recording process; and the history of the GRAMMY® Awards, the premier recognition of recorded music accomplishment. The GRAMMY Museum is slated to open December 6th, 2008. http://www.grammymuseum.org For More Information Contact: Katie Dunham - 213.763.2133
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