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The Beauvilles' "Snow" Wins Best Video at Sunscreen Film Festival

posted May 6th 2009, 23:56

We are very proud to announce the video for The Beauvilles' song “Snow” won the award for Best Video at The Fourth Annual Sunscreen Film Festival.

 Congrats boys!

 

 

XOXO - CD Release Weekend Starts Tomorrow

posted Apr 29th 2009, 18:30

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Posted Wednesday, April 29th 2009 by Scott Harrell

X.O.X.O. - say "hugs and kisses," or don't, depending on your willingness to indulge - crafts an equally earnest and quirky sort of indie-pop that's really too original to describe via the usual comparisons to Weezer . Shades of everything from the Elephant Six collective and Of Montreal to disco, go-go and edgy post-folk are evident in the band's sound, without ever sounding cluttered. Mostly, it's just beat-happy and innately catchy, with a melancholy scrim of clouds sometimes obscuring its inherent sunniness.

The Orlando group has a new album out called C'est la Vie, and it's pretty damn irresistible.

24 Hour Service Station is co-releasing the record with Orlando's Post Records. 24 Hour Service Station is handling the CD and Digital, while Post presses vinyl and CASSETTE. Yep, they are putting music on tape!

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The Beauvilles: Emergent rock stars hit their stride

posted Apr 21st 2009, 21:30

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Who they are: Shawn Kyle (vocals, guitar), Chris Tolan (guitar), Johnny Barker (bass), Craig Holmes (drums).

Their story: Mentions in Rolling Stone and other national media outlets, a headlining set this weekend at South by Southwest — all of it was a long time coming for one of Tampa’s most hard-working bands, the Beauvilles, a majestic, intense and dynamic rock band with no convenient comparisons or gimmicks, just the artistic vision of frontman Shawn Kyle.

The goods: Click here to listen to the Beauvilles' single Snow. And keep reading for the full story on how Kyle went from lounge lizard to roots rocker to alt-glam hero...

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24 Hour Service Station Signs Digital Distribution Deal With Internationally Renowned Musician John Wesley

posted Apr 14th 2009, 14:45

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24 Hour Service Station is proud to be distributing the catalog of John Wesley including the albums Under the Red and White Sky, The Closing of the Pale Blue Eyes, THe Emperor Falls, Chasing Monsters, Shiver, and his new live album Oxford. They will be available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, eMusic, Rhapsody & over 250 other digital media outlets worldwide.

The music of John Wesley has been called lyrically sensitive and musically dynamic. Wesley's current brand of guitar-driven acoustic and electric songs represent the cultivation of a diversity of inspirations from alternative, progressive, classic rock and folk genres intertwined with poignant lyrics drawn from the poetry of the common man. His skillful, versatile and energetic guitar style complements with fury his soulful emotionally-charged vocals, reminiscent of Roger Waters and Bruce Springsteen. What appeals to Wesley's fans worldwide is the spark of sincerity and sensitivity so often absent in today's mainstream music.

Wesley has toured the U.S. and Europe extensively to support his independent European releases and as a performing member for Marillion, Fish, Porcupine Tree, & Sister Hazel. He also owns and operates Red Room Recorders, a recording studio in Tampa, FL with business partner Mark Prator.

24 Hour Service Station to Distribute Atom and His Package Tribute Album to Benefit the American Diabetes Association

posted Apr 2nd 2009, 20:36

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24 Hour Service Station is distributing a new tribute album to Atom and His Package entitled Up End Atom.  Released on Hartless Hind Records, the album is a non-profit project whose proceeds will benefit the American Diabetes Association. Featured artists include mcchris, the Zambonis, MC Lars, Worm Quartet, Math the Band, Zolof the Rock 'n' Roll Destroyer, and others. The album will be available digitally and physically on July 14th via MVD Distribution.

Why pay tribute to Atom and His Package?
In his six year career, Atom not only made a massive amount of friends touring the country, but also influenced hundred of kids to start bands.  His DIY ethics and relentless touring schedule made him a folk-hero in the underground scene, and he has released albums on No Idea Records, Fearless Records, Sub City and many other record labels.  His nerdy looks and quirky sense of humor made him a beloved character.  Five years after the "break up" of Atom and His Package in part due to the mounting health concerns of dealing with diabetes, a tribute album aimed at Atom benefiting the American Diabetes Association seems incredibly appropriate.

http://www.atomandhispackage.com
http://www.diabetes.org
http://myspace.com/atomhispackage
http://www.myspace.com/hartlesshindrecords

For more information, please contact Sonshine Ward:  sonshine@24hourservicestation.com