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4.20.10: The Werks join the Nimbleslick Entertainment roster

The Dayton Ohio based band The Werks have signed with Nimbleslick Entertainment, LLC, based out of Athens, Georgia, to handle tour and booking services for The Werks Music, LLC. "Known for its musical legacy, Athens, Georgia, has found an important place in American music. The city is the home of bands like R.E.M., The B-52s, and has had a powerful influence in the indie rock and jam band music scenes. Likewise, Nimbleslick has made its mark on the scene as well and it is fitting that we would be attracted to their culture, the great people behind the company, and the great bands they represent…we are both excited and honored that Owen Gray has become our new agent," said Rob Chafin, drummer and vocalist for The Werks.

Nimbleslick and Gray will be working closely with The Werks management to produce tours all across the US, and to focus on a number of major cities in Mid-Atlantic, southern and western states in 2010 and both east and west coasts in 2011. The Werks are a fusion of rock, funk, jam and psytrance and have operations in Southwest Ohio. They are managed through AlchemyHouse Presents, with operations in Yellow Springs, Ohio and Los Angeles, California. The band formed in 2007 and in addition to Chafin, is made up of Chris Houser on guitar/vocals, Chuck Love on bass/vocals and Norman Dimitrouleas on keyboards. The band released their second album “Synapse” in 2009 and is currently working on their live album to be released in late 2010. The band pushes the envelope by bridging a variety of musical styles, strong vocals and harmonies with high energy and solid musical tension. Their performances allow for an entirely new and unique musical voice that fans find intrinsically addictive. For more information about The Werks please visit http://www.thewerksmusic.com

11.6.09: The Dirty Guv'nahs sign with Nimbleslick

We are pleased to announced that Knoxville's The Dirty Guv'nahs have signed to Nimbleslick Entertainment for booking services. Voted Knoxville, Tennessee’s Best Band two years in a row by the Metro Pulse Readers Poll, The Dirty Guv'nahs are paving the way for a new chapter of American Rock and Roll. 2009 marks the release of their first full-length album, which was recorded in January over a period of five days at Chase Park Transduction in Athens, Georgia, with producer David Barbe (Drive by Truckers).  Trimble and Michael Jenkins (guitarist) have continued to mature as songwriters, but die hard fans will recognize those signature sing-along choruses. Their message to lovers of rock and roll remains the same: This is not about us, and we all need family to get by. The Dirty Guv’nahs have been spreading their rock gospel across the Southeast for three years now, showcasing their sound which has been best described as "a passionate, jubilant slice of rock-meets-Americana." In their hometown of Knoxville, Tennessee, they’ve graduated from playing packed out bars where latecomers are turned away from the door, to playing theaters where capacity crowds consistently cram in and press against the stage to hear another three hour helping of what Metro Pulse dubbed, "rock the way God intended." Agent Keith Perissi can be contacted for future avails and booking opportunities.

9.4.09: The Corduroy Road signs to Nimbleslick

We're very excited to announce the signing of The Corduroy Road. Since its inception by Drew Carman and Dylan Solise in early 2006, The Corduroy Road has molded bluegrass, Americana, folk rock, and old-time country with the rawest of live performances. The two, born and raised in the Central Kentucky Bluegrass Region where they learned their craft, now reside in the musical gem of the southeast: Athens, GA. With the addition of John Cable on drums and Elijah NeeSmith on bass, The Corduroy Road quickly gained a reputation in Athens as an up and coming band on the scene after sharing the stage with such notable bands including The Avett Brothers, Paleface, The Packway Handle Band, Ian Thomas, Langhorne Slim, and more. Athens Banner Herald called them “bluegrass rockers…influenced by old time country and Americana, while the live performances exude the energy of punk rock.” In November of 2008, The Corduroy Road entered the studio of local legend John Keane (Widespread Panic, REM, BR549, Uncle Tupelo) to record their debut LP, Love Is a War released in Summer 2009. The title track appears on the AthFest 2009 compilation CD that is released each year on Ghostmeat Records in conjunction with the prestigious arts and music festival, AthFest.

With the release of Love Is a War, The Corduroy Road continues to tour heavily in the Southeast, spreading the gospel of Americana one fan at a time.

9.3.09: The Mantras win The Floyd Fest Under The Radar Contest

From The FloydFest website:: FloydFest would like to give a huge thanks to ALL of the amazing artists that participated in this year's Under the Radar Music Series. Thanks for your involvement, enthusiasm, creative spirits, and willingness to put it all out there! We would would also like to thank all of the fans for their support of live music. Now, without further ado, the 2009 FloydFest Under the Radar winner goes to...The Mantras! Congratulations!!! We'll look forward to hearing you tear up the stage in 2010! The Mantras won a slot at next year's Floyd Fest, 20 hours of studio time, and $500 in merchandise. Everyone in The Mantras and would like to extend the utmost gratitude to the The Mantras' loyal fan base who voted for the band and have helped them come this far. Thank your for your continued support and friendship.

8.3.09: Zoogma signs with Nimbleslick Entertainment

We're happy to announce the signing of Memphis-based electronica act, Zoogma. While young, Zoogma has already made great strides in getting their name, and their music out in front of the listening public by hitting the road and sharing the stage with acts like STS9, Pnuma Trio, Galactic, Perpetual Groove, Lotus, Umphrey's McGee, Les Claypool, Matisyahu, Lord T and Eloise, and Boombox. Zoogma’s sound can be described as an eclectic fusion of Electronica, Rock, World,Jazz, and Hip-Hop. This blend of genres results in a musical experience that appeals to a range of audiences, with a sound that is refreshingly original yet steeped in the dance music tradition. For current avails, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

7.31.09: Gaslight Street, Mother Jackson join Nimbleslick Roster

We are please to welcome Mother Jackson (Athens, GA) and Gaslight Street (Charleston, SC) to the company roster of artists. Gaslight Street is one of the most refreshing bands to come out of the Lowcountry. Their sound traipses the boundaries of blues and funk music, while simultaneously fusing together and capturing a unique and singular rhythm, deep-fried and buried in a Southern chunk of real estate labeled common ground. Mother Jackson, a hometown favorite here in Athens, are four loud guys who know how to do one thing really well: rock and roll. This four piece rock machines plays music hailing from the early 1970's, but with and original and refreshing sound. The live shows are sonic locomotives that will blow your clothes off. Both bands will be touring throughout the Southeast this fall and winter. For detailed avails please contact Owen Gray (Gaslight Street) or Matt Etgen (Mother Jackson).

6.17.09: Ethan Schwartz joins Nimbleslick Entertainment

We are very excited to announce that Ethan Schwartz has joined Nimbleslick Entertainment as a full partner. Ethan comes to us via South Florida with a rich history in event production and management. The creator and producer of the Langerado Music Festival, which in 2008 hosted 25,000 attendees at the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation in the heart of the Florida Everglades and featured artists as diverse as R.E.M., Beastie Boys, Phil Lesh and Friends, 311 and Matisyahu among its 85 performers. Ethan also produced and promoted over 500 shows in the South Florida area since 2000 and was instrumental in developing a live music scene in the tri-county area. Ethan is excited to bring his years of experience to Nimbleslick and excited about the new events he will be creating. Says Schwartz, "I've been a fan of Athens since I first came to see moe. at the Georgia Theater in 1997, and having made the drive from South Florida dozens of times in the past 12 years to see live music in a town that literally lives, breathes and eats it, it's extremely exciting to be able to work with all the incredibly dedicated people who make this city so amazing."

3.17.09: Turbine joins the Nimbleslick family of artists

We are pleased to announce the recent signing of New York City based, Turbine to the Nimbleslick booking division. The quartet has performed at many of the country's top festivals, including Wakarusa, 10,000 Lakes, Camp Creek, and Bele Chere. The band is slated to perform at this year's annual Bonnaroo festival in Manchester, TN. Turbine was recently chosen as one of Relix Magazine's "On the Verge" artists and they have just released their second studio album, Reward, to critical praise. Turbine is filling out their tour calendar for 2009, please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to inquire about holds for the fall of this year. To learn more about the band, head over to their Official Website.

2.24.09: Future added to Nimbleslick artist roster

We are excited to announce the signing of Future, a five piece band hailing from Washington D.C. Future delivers an experimentation of sound utlizing elements of hip-hop, reggae, and rock fusion. Greg Peeler of Glide Magazine says, "Future take a genre busting approach to music, switching in and out of and sometimes fusing elements of funk, soul, psychedelia, gospel, hip hop, punk, and rock into what often can be a very engaging blend. Future is currently booking dates for their upcoming summer and fall tours. Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for booking avails and for more information about the band, check out their official website at their official website.