Elevation http://www.bmi.com/affiliate/rss/C2665 This BMI RSS feed contains news articles, events, and musicworld articles for a specific affiliate or group. en affiliates@bmi.com Copyright 2008 2008-10-10T20:53:00-05:00 Sun Shines Bright on BMI at Florida Music Fest http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/334834 Artists, Elevation, Hero Factor, The, Kiteline, Manchester Orchestra, Monochromatic, Nash, Kalen, Ruse, The, Scenes From A Movie, Suburban Tragedy, Third Eye Blind, Musical Styles, Rock Florida Music Festival and Conference, held May 18-20 in Orlando, was obvious from the start, with its eye-catching pop-art showcase posters plastered all over the downtown area. With a strong presence that was heard loud and clear, FMF served as an important outlet for BMI Writer/Publisher executives to network in a relaxed setting.

BMI's Samantha Cox, Ruse singer John Dauer, Ruse drummer Jason Young, BMI's Lynn Oliver, Ruse guitarist Jim Bilus, BMI's June Neira and Ruse bassist Mark Stoltze 

The three-day festival, the largest of its kind in that city, included over 250 bands on 15 stages and proved successful for BMI in discovering new musical talent, including bands like Scenes From A Movie and Suburban Tragedy, among others. BMI showcased several artists on two stages, featuring some of the most captivating performances of the event. Industry watchers made their way between the two venues, listening to performances from Dish, Kalen Nash, Kiteline, the Ruse, Monochromatic, Elevation, the Hero Factor, Manchester Orchestra, and headliners Third Eye Blind.

BMI's Lynn Oliver, John Cole, Kalen Nash and BMI's Samantha Cox

BMI's Samantha Cox participated in two of the festival's panel discussions: one at music production/business school, Full Sail, and the other at FMF entitled "By the Numbers," which featured leading industry professionals explaining how to turn artist income into millions.

Singer Kalen Nash performs on the BMI Wall Street stage

BMI's Samantha Cox, Manchester Orchestra members Chris, Andy, Jeremiah and Jay, and BMI's June Neira 

Manchester Orchestra performs at the Florida Music Festival 

BMI's Samantha Cox, Elevation members John, Jacob, Nathan, John and Andrew, and BMI's Lynn Oliver 

]]> 2006-06-07T18:00:00-05:00 BMI Presents Showcase http://www.bmi.com/events/entry/533546 Artists, Elevation, Manchester Orchestra, Nash, Kalen, Ruse, The, Songwriter / Industry, Showcase, Showcase Templated Florida Music Festival being held May 17-20.]]> 2006-05-18T22:00:00-05:00 Elevation featured in BMI Podcast http://www.bmi.com/musicworld/entry/4012 Artists, Elevation, Musical Styles, Rock, Musicworld, On The Scene Elevation, featured in this month’s BMI Podcast series, is a rich dichotomy both in music and in persona.  Founded a few of years ago, Elevation has finally found themselves (and their music) while recording their freshman record. Often coined as mysterious or maybe even a bit enigmatic, Elevation’s riveting portrait may soon be companion to some of the ageless groups they idolize.

Elevation staked its humble roots in Atlanta, GA from the beginning.  These humble roots have since faded and the band’s form has been shaped.  Nathan Smith (Vocals, Guitar), Andrew Averso (Guitar), Jacob Arnold (Drums), and Jon Duke (Bass), use the diversity of their influences to sculpt their timeless sound.  After years of regional touring and consistent recording, Elevation got the exposure they were looking for when they were featured on a Bellsouth direct mail package that was sent to 5 million houses.  Soon after, in the summer of 2003, Elevation was featured in a Bellsouth film spot, which regionally aired for 4 months.

In the summer of 2004, Elevation began their first full-length record with Producer Dan Hannon. After months of intense writing, colorful performances, and endless studio drama, Elevation is putting the final touches on their debut release. The record explores a vast musical pedigree from modern rock to classic British pop and the collection hinges (and thrives) on its songs and ambitious vocals.

Anticipating the completion and release of the record, Elevation is gearing up for extensive East Coast touring in 2005.  Elevation’s history is still unfolding, but with the vitality and endurance of their songs and their inspired live performances, Elevation is poised to be America’s next great Rock group.

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