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Mote is excited to announce the release of their debut album, Defying Ephemera, available on all major streaming platforms April 22.

This album demonstrates the talents of four college students: Ella Kasper, Jackson Galati, Chris Graff, and Fiona Celli. The group met on the campus of Binghamton University and have taken the local scene by storm; performing everywhere from college dining halls to moldy basements, yet bringing the same artistry and intensity to each performance. Defying Ephemera was recorded in nearby Johnson City with recording engineer Michael Micha at Abandoned Studios. Oli Bochenek and Will Person are also featured on the album.

Although not originally written as a concept album, Mote realized the songs Kasper and Galati brought to the band, when organized a certain way, did tell a story. The album starts with the promise and potential of young love, yet quickly devolves into heartbreak. As the album continues, the listener is brought into a world of anguish and confusion, culminating in the unhealthy longing expressed in the final track.

While the lyrics alone will take the audience on quite a trip, the instrumentation of these songs demonstrates the innovative nature of Mote. It would be hard to pick one genre to label this whole album. The umbrella of “alternative” does apply, but there is more going on here. Some songs are beautiful and melodic; employing elements from shoegaze and indie music. A song like “Clinomania” is a perfect example and is a crowd favorite to sing along to. Then there are the more abrasive punk inspired tracks, such as “I’m Lost”, that get live audiences jumping and moshing like mad. However, there are some songs on the album that push the conventions of rock music with their elements of the avant-garde. Most notably is the piece entitled “The Epistemic Limit”, but this can even be said about the title track.

Mote’s first gig following the release will be Saturday, April 23, at WHRW’s Moefest. They have several gigs in Upstate New York lined up before the semester ends including April 29 at the Bundy Museum in Binghamton and May 6 at Club Odyssey in Oneonta. Over the summer, Mote will be playing at various locations around the New York Metro Area.

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In 2003, Drummer, Jason Enz, and Bassist, Chris Jackson decided to leave their band, The Verdicts, to start something of their own. After experiencing mutiple tours and recordings as previous members of Bayside, West Beverly, and Don't Look Down, both Jason and Chris knew what it would take to create a successful project. They recruited good friend, and former Standing 8 member, Bryan McCormick to play guitar. After they went through a few singers and instrument changes, they called on former Standoff singer/guitarist, Rob Maiorino, to handle the vocals. In early 2006, they took a few months to write and perfect a few songs, and in May, headed into the studio to record a four-song demo entitled "Press Rewind". Intense live shows have secured a local following, that is eagerly awaiting their next release which they are recording right now with their newest member, former Standoff guitarist, Ryan Hildenbrand. Sagtikos, who plays an exciting and catchy brand of Rock/Emo/Post Hardcore, is currently on tour and looking to play everywhere.

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Expect the unexpected when Jon Payne & WILDFIRE gets up to play!you can be sure that you're in for a great time! With an innate love of country music and strong roots formed in American rock, Jon Payne & WILDFIRE are there to entertain, and that's just what you'll get when they hit the stage. Their diverse musical background and talents enable this high-energy band to bring you the best of Top 40 country and Rock, along with some good-time party music. Whether it's a big event or private party, they can customize a day of pure entertainment to fit your needs. WILDFIRE offers up some of the best of current hits from today's hottest country artists such as Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, and Gretchen Wilson,as well as some great country-rock hits from legends such as Travis Tritt, Big & Rich,Garth Brooks and Hank Williams, Jr. Their edgy style and stage presence will be sure to please music fans of both country and rock genres. Versatility is commonplace with this band, and in switching gears, they'll hit you with the best of American Rock, from such icons as Skynyrd,Bon Jovi,The Eagles, John Mellencamp, and more. To keep the things going, they'll take you to Margarittaville, and in highly encouraging crowd participation, will get you singing and dancing to some of the best party music around, with the likes of Jimmy Buffet, as well as other summertime and sing-a-long favorites! Capturing the attention of listeners and offering them the opportunity for a good time is of utmost importance to them, and something they truly take to heart. Whether your entertainment needs call for country, rock, party music, or a versatile mix of all of the above, WILDFIRE can deliver, and offers up their high-spirited renditions from an ever-growing collection of hits. The ability of this country-rock group to satisfy crowds of all ages and size has made Jon Payne & WILDFIRE a strong force on the music scene, and one of the best all-around choices for festivals, private parties, and corporate events.Expect the unexpected!

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Paul Cummings grew up in a small Western, NY town so people often wonder what he's doing playing country music. The truth is, country music in upstate NY is a big deal, in some cases more than it is in the south. Paul grew up to the great sounds of George Strait, Johnny Cash, George Jones, and so on. Paul immediately grew up with a love for country music; however, it was not the first path he took as a musician. As many people know, Paul first learned music on a Saxophone, bought by his parents, and instantly fell in love with it at a very early age. Paul never lost sight of his country music; in fact, his favorite movie to this day is Pure Country, a movie about a washed up artist named Dusty, played by George Strait, remains his favorite. George instantly became his idol and hero in music. People who know Paul personally know his great love and respect for his father. Paul Cumming shares the same name with his dad and he could not be more proud of the fact that this is the case. He once said, If I could live half the life my old man has lived up to this point, I would be perfectly happy with the way things turn out. His dad, a Past Fire Chief with the local fire department, is a man with who many people look up too. Paul looks up to no one more than him and considers his dad one of his very best friends. Getting back to the music, Paul entered the world of Jazz and Blues and first began to feel success in his high school years. Winning awards for his jazz skills sparked a fire that has yet began to burn out. Paul truly loved music and loved the idea of entertaining. His first band was an old western swing band, and it just wasnt working for Paul. It was missing somethinga steel guitar. Paul learned quickly that he needed to be playing country music. Its a music about real life. Nothing beats a Jazz rhythm, but you cant fully express whats happening inside your heart. Country music, now Im talking every song, is like a 500-page novel summarized in a 3-4 minute song. After you hear a good country song, you feel as though you know that artist personally, and you feel as though youve known them for a very long timenow this is music. I can take any song I hear on todays radio station, and relate to itThats awesome. Paul, though a musician his whole entire life, is still only yet getting started. His dreams include the obviousa record deal, but more so playing live with two individuals who have had a HUGE impact on his life. One being George Strait the other being a newer artist, Brad Paisley. George, my hero without a doubt. I think a big reason being is that I relate him a lot to my dad. People look up to George as they do my dad. Theres a close resemblance. His music is the best without a doubt, hes the king. Brad Paisley. Now I loved his sound the very minute I heard him on the radio for the first time. I said to myself, if this guy doesnt make it, Country Music has officially taken a turn for the worse. Brad proved that traditional country music was still much alive. I cant wait to one day tell him just how much of an inspiration he has been to me. You can now catch Paul with a new look, a new sound, and a new band. Paul will be back on the road in the spring of 2006 touring from Buffalo, NY to Rochester and in between. Hed like to thank everyone for taking the time to read his profile.

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Welcome to the latin salsa sounds of Hector Jr Y Su Orquesta CANI. We are a 10 piece latin salsa sound that caters to many events, such as weddings, Clubs,Resraurants,Hotels and more...We have a variety style of songs,but what makes us really stick out is our passionate unique trombone sound and our high power percussion section.We focus on pleasing our customers and this is why we are called CANI.