News Archive
[12.29.2007] - far beyond frail adds stop at Eddie's Attic to upcoming tour; details
[12.22.2007] - Happy holidays! We will "see" you in 2008!
[12.22.2007] - far beyond frail's Portland, Touch, After So Many Lovers, How it Felt to Fly, and Indigo are in rotation on KGRL. Head over to the station's web site and request your favorite fbf song.
[12.22.2007] - far beyond frail's Portland will be featured in Shifted Sound's "Best of 2007" podcast (part 2, episode 91) on Sunday, December 30. Podcast and streaming available here.
[12.22.2007] - Charlotte Martin's Christmas is Near and Obstacle 1 are now in rotation on Clear Channel's Format Lab. Listen online.
[12.19.2007] - far beyond frail prepares for mid-January/early-February tour; details
[12.06.2007] - Katy Rose released a new album titled Candy Eyed and one of Erin Russell's photos is the cover art. Pick-up your copy today! Also, stay tuned for updates on Erin's photo shoot with Pittsburgh-based artist, Jen McClung.
[12.06.2007] - far beyond frail's "After So Many Lovers" was recently awarded one of five Honorable Mentions in the Pop category of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Stream the song on fbf's MySpace and purchase your copy of their new EP, 'Butterfly Sketches'!
[12.06.2007] - Ken Andrews' Live (Secrets of the Lost Satellite Tour, Spring 2007) album is now on available via Musictoday and CD Baby. Limited quantities available.
[12.06.2007] - Kevin Herchen plays tonight at the Cornerstone Pub in Warwick, RI and tomorrow at Black Water Tavern in Exeter, RI. Stay close to his MySpace for upcoming shows.
[11.06.2007] - Tune in to WIRED Science (PBS) this Wednesday, November 7 and hear Ken Andrews' thoughts about digital vs. analog.
[11.06.2007] - Charlotte Martin Reproductions on iTunes, new holiday single, and music video debut; details
[10.20.2007] - This Sunday (October 21), Indie 103.1 will air an acoustic session with Charlotte Martin and Ken Andrews between 8:15-8:45pm PST on Chuck P.'s show, Dead Air; details
[10.05.2007] - Ken Andrews will be interviewed live on WBCN today (Friday, October 5) around 3:15pm EST! Stream the interview on the radio station's web site.
[10.03.2007] - The Never Say Never Tour stop in Buffalo, NY at Broadway Joe's on Oct. 4, 2007 is canceled due to transportation problems. We apologize for any inconvenience. Ticket refunds are available at point of purchase.
[09.30.2007] - far beyond frail's fall tour kicks off today; details
[08.03.2007] - Ken Andrews and Charlotte Martin are touring together this fall as part of the Never Say Never Tour; details
[08.01.2007] - CONCERT.TV is currently running an exclusive segment highlighting Charlotte Martin's 'Something Like a DVD'; details
[07.24.2007] - Ken Andrews' Secret Things - Remixes from the Lost Satellite is now available on most digital retailers in the United States and worldwide via iTunes. The EP features winners from the 'Remixes from the Lost Satellite' contest. Click here for purchase links.
[07.16.2007] - The rumors of another U.S. tour are true! Ken Andrews and Charlotte Martin will tour together this fall. First Wave Hello will join the bill and open for the entire tour. Stay close for more details.
[07.16.2007] - On July 24, 'Secret Things - Remixes from the Lost Satellite', a digital-only EP, will be available on most digital retailers in the United States and worldwide via iTunes. The EP features winners from the 'Remixes from the Lost Satellite' contest. Check out Ken Andrews' MySpace for complete details.
[07.16.2007] - Charlotte Martin is featured on the summer issue of Radiant Magazine. Order your copy today. Click here to enter to win a Q&A session with Charlotte, an autographed copy of the magazine, and more.
[06.05.2007] - Ken Andrews wrote and recorded "Just Say Yes", a song appearing in the 'Surf's Up' movie (Sony Pictures) and on the soundtrack; details
[06.04.2007] - far beyond frail is gearing up for their first west coast tour in support of their third EP, Butterfly Sketches; details
[05.01.2007] - Charlotte Martin's Something Like a DVD is now available in stores (United States)! Click here for details.
[04.19.2007] - Ken Andrews' interview with WCYY airs tonight (April 19) on Spinout! The show runs from 7:00-10:00pm EST and the interview is slated for around 8:00pm EST. The show re-airs this Sunday (April 22) at the same time. Not located in Portland, ME? Listen online via the station's web site.
[04.16.2007] - Pre-order Charlotte Martin's Something Like a DVD on Musictoday! Click here for details.
[04.11.2007] - Charlotte Martin's album, Stromata, is now available worldwide on iTunes! Click here for purchase links.
[04.11.2007] - Charlotte Martin's Something Like a DVD hits music stores in the United States on May 1 and music stores in Canada on June 12. Additional details on Charlotte's web site.
[04.06.2007] - Ken Andrews is hosting FM 94/9's Coup d'eTat (for the second time!) on Sunday, April 8 from 6:00-7:00pm PST. He will talk about 'Secrets of the Lost Satellite', the recent tour, and spin tracks from a few of his favorite bands. Listen live on the station's web site, if not in the San Diego, CA area.
[04.03.2007] - On Thursday, April 5, Charlotte Martin will perform live on Arizona Midday (KPNX Channel 12) in the 11:00am hour. Check local listings for additional details.
[03.31.2007] - Ken Andrews' song, "Up or Down", will kick-off this Sunday's (April 1) "Locals Only" show on KROQ. Outside the Los Angeles, CA area? Listen live on the station's web site. Listen to Indie 103.1 all this week (week of March 25) and next week (week of April 1) for a chance to win tickets to Ken's show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, CA.
[03.26.2007] - On Saturday, April 7 at 1:00pm, Ken Andrews will perform a short live set and autograph signing at Fingerprints (4612 E. 2nd St., 562.433.4996) in Long Beach, CA. The in store is an all ages, free event. See you there!
[03.23.2007] - Ken Andrews' new album, Secrets of the Lost Satellite debuted at #30 on the Alternative New Artist Chart as reported by Nielsen SoundScan!
[03.13.2007] - Ken Andrews' Secrets of the Lost Satellite' is now available in stores; details
[03.01.2007] - Listen to Ken Andrews' interview with WFIV FM tomorrow and with FM 94/9 on Sunday; details
[02.27.2007] - Charlotte Martin will join Veruca Salt as the special guest opener on their upcoming tour; details
[02.27.2007] - Ken Andrews' Secrets of the Lost Satellite is available digitally and for pre-order on Amazon; details
[02.24.2007] - Ken Andrews recorded an acoustic session for Chuck P.'s Dead Air on Indie 103.1 (Los Angeles, CA). The session airs on Sunday, February 25, in the evening. Details, pictures, and a video clip are available here.
[02.13.2007] - Charlotte Martin's "Stromata" will be featured on WRN's New Music Matinee on Wednesday, February 14; details
[01.29.2007] - Six radio stations will air Ken Andrews' song, "Up or Down" at 2:25pm (CST); details
[01.28.2007] - Live 105 (KITS) in San Francisco, CA is premiering Ken Andrews' "Secret Things" within the 7:00 (PST) hour! You can listen live on the station's web site.
[01.24.2007] - Ken Andrews is back! The brand new full length album Secrets of the Lost Satellite hits stores on March 13; details
[12.15.2006] - Ken Andrews will tour in support of his new album slated for release in March of 2007 and First Wave Hello will join him; details
[12.14.2006] - Kevin Herchen will play at Third Base (Cumberland, RI) on December 16 and Miller's Crossing (Cranston, RI) on December 17; details
[12.05.2006] - Failure 'Essentials' is now available; details
[12.04.2006] - Charlotte's 'Stromata Connect Set' is available tomorrow for purchase on Sony Connect; details
[11.30.2006] - Kevin Herchen will play at the Elbow Room (Bristol, RI) on December 9 and Third Base (Cumberland, RI) on December 16; details
[11.19.2006] - On Monday, November 20, Ken Andrews will perform with Chris Cornell on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
[11.08.2006] - Kevin Herchen will play at Miller's Crossing (Cranston, RI) on November 16; details and live show dates
[10.23.2006] - Charlotte Martin partners with fellow musicians and friends to support Save Darfur. Special guests include Ken Andrews and Tommy Walter. Click here for details.
[10.13.2006] - Sentimentalist Magazine is hosting an exclusive Charlotte Martin contest! Head over to their web site for complete details.
[10.10.2006] - On Friday, November 3, Charlotte Martin will perform live (for the second time!) as part of WOXY.com's Lounge Acts. Stay close to their web site for complete details.
[10.09.2006] - The second leg of Charlotte Martin's Stromata tour kicks off in Santa Barbara on October 10. She will also join The Hotel Cafe Tour on select dates. For a complete list of dates, please visit www.charlottemartin.com.
[09.26.2006] - Vote for Charlotte Martin's "Stromata" at Next Big Hit; details
[09.12.2006] - Charlotte Martin's Stromata is available in stores and online; details
[09.06.2006] - Charlotte Martin to perform at Virgin Megastore in Chicago, IL and extends headline tour; details
[09.05.2006] - Charlotte Martin's "Stromata" music video is available for purchase on iTunes.
[08.29.2006] - Charlotte Martin's Stromata EP 1 and Stromata EP 2 are now available for purchase on Musictoday. The digital singles are also available at Apple iTunes, AOL/MusicNow, Real/Rhapsody, Wal-Mart, FYE, Virgin, MSN, Yahoo, MusicMatch, Sony Connect, Napster, BuyMusic, Peer Impact, Passalong, Loudeye, URGE, Sprint, Verizon, Tower, Burn Lounge, and most digital retailers.
[08.22.2006] - Preorder Charlotte Martin's Stromata at Musictoday, FYE, and Amazon; details
[07.24.2006] - Charlotte Martin announces 2nd digital single (Stromata EP 2) and Stromata headline tour; details
[07.04.2006] - Charlotte Martin's new album Stromata is available September 12, courtesy of Dinosaur Fight Records. Download the title track and two non-album tracks (Stromata EP 1) on the 1st digital single before the full album release; details
[06.28.2006] - Kevin Herchen's show at Okies on July 3 is moved to Tomaselli's Bar & Grill. Music begins at 8:30pm. Come on down and celebrate the holiday!
[06.23.2006] - Kevin Herchen will play at Tomaselli's Bar & Grill on Saturday, June 24. Live music begins at 8:30pm.
[06.20.2006] - "Stromata," the new single from Charlotte Martin, is available on all digital retailers beginning July 4. Her sophomore album, Stromata, is slated for release on September 12, 2006 courtesy of Dinosaur Fight Records. Dinosaur Fight Records is distributed by Fontana Distribution.
[05.23.2006] - Kevin Herchen to play six-week residency at Okies in Narragansett, RI. Kevin will play every Monday night beginning May 29-July 03 from 9:00pm-1:00am.
[05.10.2006] - Kevin Herchen to play at Okies in Narragansett, RI on Monday, May 22 from 9:00pm-1:00am
[05.03.2006] - Kevin Herchen teams up with Avoid Peril to write an article about live performance; details
[05.01.2006] - Charlotte Martin's Something Like A DVD -- Limited Edition is now available at Musictoday; details
[04.15.2006] - Charlotte Martin supports the Unclebeanz AIDS Walk NYC Team; details
[04.11.2006] - Our condolences are with the St. Germain Family. Marine Corporal Brian St. Germain. St. died in an accident on Sunday, April 02, 2006 while serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. Our prayers are with his friends and family.
[03.09.2006] - Kevin Herchen to play with R. Star at Paradise Lounge in Boston, MA; details
[03.03.2006] - Kevin Herchen plays at Tomaselli's Bar & Grill every Friday; details
[03.02.2006] - Charlotte Martin's 'Something Like A DVD' tour begins in Portland, OR; details
[02.04.2006] - Kevin Herchen to play Super Bowl Halftime show at Tomaselli's Bar & Grill; details
[02.01.2006] - Charlotte Martin's Something Like A DVD tour announced; details
[01.12.2006] - The University of Rhode Island and the Center for Nonviolence & Peace Studies present the Summer Institute 2006 on the Principles and Practices of Nonviolence; details
[01.11.2006] - Charlotte Martin is releasing 150 collectable EPs at The Hotel Cafe show on Saturday, January 21 in Los Angeles; details
[12.19.2005] - Charlotte Martin's 'Stromata' preview show announced
[11.28.2005] - Official Chris Pierce Street/E-team launches
[11.21.2005] - Charlotte Martin's winter tour 2005 announced; details
[11.09.2005] - Street/e-team development underway for Chris Pierce; details to follow
[09.21.2005] - Charlotte Martin's fall tour 2005 and 'Veins' EP announced; details
[09.15.2005] - Charlotte Martin invites 200 fans to join her for the intimate recording of her debut DVD entitled Something Like A DVD; details
[09.06.2005] - VTeens News Feed re-launches
[09.01.2005] - Charlotte Martin's charity auctions with Build-A-Bear Workshop¨ launch; bid on Mini Char Mar Bear [proceeds benefit CTF]; bid on Pumpkin Bear [proceeds benefit SAVE]
[08.25.2005] - Charlotte Martin joins forces with Build-A-Bear Workshop for charity auctions; details
[08.24.2005] - A Lasting World web site re-launch
[07.15.2005] - 'Darkest Hour' Summer Sale launches in Charlotte Martin's music store
[06.22.2005] - The Great Tastes Just Within Reach Volume II is available; cookbooks are a suggested $10.00 USD donation; ordering information is available on the A Lasting World web site
[06.20.2005] - Temporary web site design for A Lasting World launches
[06.10.2005] - Charlotte Martin performs on the NBC Philadelphia Morning Show
[06.04.2005] - Charlotte Martin's 'Darkest Hour' summer tour begins in Chicago, IL; details
[06.03.2005] - "Charlotte Martin Meets the Sims" promotion launches in cooperation with Musictoday and EA Games
[06.02.2005] - Pieces of Autumn prepares for next release and tour; details to follow
[06.01.2005] - Charlotte Martin continues pre-tour promotion and interviews; details
[05.16.2005] - Online publicity begins for Charlotte Martin's 'Darkest Hour' tour
[05.12.2005] - Sub-contracting efforts with national international distributors in progress
[05.09.2005] - Sub-contracting efforts with independent publishers in progress
[05.05.2005] - Sub-contracting efforts with national printers in progress
[04.01.2005] - Omni Entertainment, Management & Merchandising web site launch
[03.14.2005] - Get Involved and Teen Advice sections of VTeens re-open; details
[02.22.2005] - William M. Cooper's Pen In Hand scheduled for March-April 2005 release
[02.19.2005] - Omni Entertainment, Management & Merchandising temporary web site design launches
[02.12.2005] - Pieces of Autumn opens for Meggan Mahoney in Ordell, NJ
[01.28.2005] - Press release issued, VTeens.Org
[11.02.2004] - William M. Cooper prepares for advanced release of Pen In Hand; details to follow
[09.24.2004] - Media letter issued, The INMEN
[08.22.2004] - Sub-contracting efforts with Omni Entertainment, Management & Merchandising are finalized; details to follow
[08.01.2004] - A Lasting World web site re-launch
[06.25.2004] - William M. Cooper participates in the VTeens.Org hosted 'Saved!' interactive chat
[06.19.2004] - Visionary Concepts: Promotions and Management discusses potential sub-contracting efforts with Omni Entertainment, Management & Merchandising
[06.09.2004] - Press release issued, William M. Cooper
[05.17.2004] - Press release issued, Misschief Magazine
[05.10.2004] - Exclusive publicity contract signed by Melissa Watts (Editor in Chief), Misschief Magazine
[03.17.2004] - Contract signed by writer, William M. Cooper
[01.23.2004] - Contract signed by upcoming model, Amy Boisvert; Web site re-launched
[12.01.2003] - Visionary Concepts: Promotions and Management discusses potential sub-contracting efforts with entertainment companies
[11.19.2003] - Press release issued, The INMEN
[07.20.2003] - Web site launches
[06.14.2003] - Company opens
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