January 2006
CD Release Show, Friday, January 13, 2006
Iota Club & Cafe
Actiondale Studios is presenting a night of music featuring The Hickories, Shannon Brown & Band, and David Kitchen
Opening the night is David Kitchen, accomplished singer songwriter whose impressive performing resume includes American Song, The Thrillbillies, the Chambers Bros. and guest shots with just about everyone in the DC Metro roots rock mafia. Session musician and sought after sideman showcases his own highly praised (and covered) songs. Not to be missed!
Next up Shannon Brown & Band.
West Va. transplant singer songwriter whose debut has been described as "Karen Carpenter fronting the Rolling Stones", a diverse mix of Americana and Pop with some alt-rock grit.
The Hickories headline the show and will debut a new E.P. Lost in Pennsylvania. Imagine the Mamas and Papas san Papas mixed with some Murmur era R.E.M. plus a healthy dose of new Americana thrown in.
"I call it Arthur"
- George Harrison, 1964, when asked what the Beatles called their haircuts.
Iota Club & Cafe was the scene of a recent George Harrison Birthday Tribute (in a celebration of his 60th birthday).
Hosted by Mike Harvey this event included a great lineup of D.C. area musicians including:
Not Lame /Rainbow Quartz recording artists -- Myracle Brah, Adult Swim recording artist Mary Battiata, Karl Straub and band, Land of Malls, Dave Kitchen, Esther Haynes, Rob LeBourdais, and others perform George Harrison penned & George-related songs.
Check out the pictures from the February 25th show.
Somebody Take the Wheel
Actiondale mix client Nick Dastardly and the Escape Artist's song "The Past
is an Addiction" was placed via TAXI in Newmarket films Columbia/Tristars
home video "A Better Way to Die". Another song from their self-released CD "Let Go of my Bruised Wing" has won recognition as well including first prize in the modern/alternative category in the Mid-Atlantic songwriting contest. Check out nickdastardly.com for the full story.
 Yuma House Featured On Public Radio
Yuma House was featured in a story about garageband.com on PRI's Marketplace on Wednesday, August 22, 2001. Visit the Marketplace site and listen to the story by correspondent Laura Sydell in Real Audio, including comments from the band.
The House Is Rocking
Long time Actiondale "regulars" Yuma House have signed with garageband.com, an Internet-based record company and peer review. Enduring the D.C. club circuit since the mid-90's, the 'House self-released a 4 song demo and their self-titled full length CD before getting rave reviews on the garageband.com site. Their new release "Future Perfect" will be distributed by garageband.com in a deal which is unique to the industry, and reflects the impact of the Internet on traditional music biz models. For more details and to hear their fab songs check out the www.yumahouse.com and www.garageband.com sites.
 Mob Takeover
In a move worthy of Tony Soprano, Fairfax, VA gang Smartbomb and producer/engineer Lou "Hitman" Giordano (Goo Goo Dolls, Live, Sugar) staged a two week takeover of Actiondale for tracking on Smartbomb's Razor and Tie debut "Yeah, Well Anyway..." Highlights included iron chef Scott's Barbeque-a-rama, the ground loop party, and finding dental floss for Lou.
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